UNM (Unum Group) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 8.04 (As of Sep. 07, 2026)

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UNM Unum Group UNM
67 GF Score
Price $95.85
GF Value $79.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Unum Group Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Unum Group UNM -0.75% 67 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 8.04 as of Sep. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates UNM with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $79.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. Unum Group's current shares buyback ratio was 8.04%.

Unum Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Unum Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unum Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Unum Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Unum Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
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Unum Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Unum Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Unum Group's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(178.589 - 165.694) / 178.589
=7.22%

Unum Group's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(160.750 - 158.304) / 160.750
=1.52%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Shares Buyback Ratio % →
What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 8.04 mean?
Unum Group (UNM) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 8.04 as of Sep. 07, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Unum Group and its competitors.
Is Unum Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Unum Group's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 8.04. Overall, Unum Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unum Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to GL and JXN?
Unum Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 8.04 can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Buyback Ratio % for an Insurance company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Unum Group and its competitors. Unum Group's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 8.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unum Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unum Group (UNM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.13, compared to a current price of $95.85 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 8.04. Unum Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Unum Group (UNM), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 8.04 as of Sep. 07, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Unum Group (UNM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unum Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $95.85 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $79.13. GuruFocus considers Unum Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UNM:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 8.04
  • GF Value™: $79.13 vs. price of $95.85 (21.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the UNM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Unum Group Business Description

Address 1 Fountain Square, Chattanooga, TN, USA, 37402
Unum Group is a provider of group and individual income protection insurance products in the United States, the United Kingdom, Poland, and other countries. It is the domestic disability insurer, with the majority of premiums generated from employer plans. The company also offers a complementary portfolio of other insurance products, including long-term care insurance, life insurance, and employer- and employee-paid group benefits. It has the following operating business segments: Unum USA, Unum International, Closed Block, Colonial Life, and Corporate. The Unum USA segment generates the majority of revenue. The firm markets its products through brokers.
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