OSRAM Licht AG (WBO:OSR) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -18.72 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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WBO:OSR OSRAM Licht AG WBO:OSR
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What is OSRAM Licht AG Shares Buyback Ratio %?

OSRAM Licht AG WBO:OSR 33 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -18.72 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:OSR with a GF Score™ of 33/100.

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. OSRAM Licht AG's current shares buyback ratio was -18.72%.

OSRAM Licht AG Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

OSRAM Licht AG Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OSRAM Licht AG's Shares Buyback Ratio % can be seen below:

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* 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.

OSRAM Licht AG Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

OSRAM Licht AG Annual Data
Trend Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Dec22 Dec23
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.15 2.58 -0.14 -177.40 -18.72

OSRAM Licht AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep13 Mar14 Sep14 Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23
Shares Buyback Ratio % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 -177.40 0.01 -18.73
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OSRAM Licht AG Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

OSRAM Licht AG's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2022 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2023 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2022 )
=(261.267 - 310.176) / 261.267
=-18.72%

OSRAM Licht AG's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2023 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2023 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2023 )
=(261.239 - 310.176) / 261.239
=-18.73%

* 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.

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What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -18.72 mean?
OSRAM Licht AG (WBO:OSR) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -18.72 as of Aug. 17, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on OSRAM Licht AG and its competitors.
Is OSRAM Licht AG's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
OSRAM Licht AG's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -18.72. Overall, OSRAM Licht AG has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OSRAM Licht AG's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to VRT and BE?
OSRAM Licht AG's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -18.72 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Industrial Products 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 OSRAM Licht AG and its competitors. OSRAM Licht AG's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -18.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OSRAM Licht AG stock overvalued right now?
OSRAM Licht AG (WBO:OSR) has a current Shares Buyback Ratio % of -18.72. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -18.72. OSRAM Licht AG's overall GF Score™ is 33/100. 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 OSRAM Licht AG (WBO:OSR), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -18.72 as of Aug. 17, 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.

OSRAM Licht AG Business Description

Other Exchanges OSR:Germany
Address Tobelbader Strasse 30, Premstaetten, Graz, AUT, 8141
OSRAM Licht AG is a provider of lighting and sensor technology solutions. The company's products include LED's, Drivers, Lasers, Photodetectors, multi-chips, Sensor solutions, Interfaces, Full-service foundry, ASICs and customized solutions, Lamps, and Boards, kits & accessories. Its segments include Opto Semiconductors (OS), CMOS Sensors & ASICs (CSA), and the Lamps & Systems (L&S) segments. The Opto Semiconductors and CMOS Sensors & ASICs segments cover semiconductor-based products and solutions (including LEDs) for customers in the automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical technology end markets. The Lamps & Systems segment includes lamps and lighting systems; it focuses on the automotive and industrial end markets.
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