WGS (GeneDx Holdings) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -3.81 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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WGS GeneDx Holdings Corp WGS
65 GF Score
Price $90.32
GF Value $73.77
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is GeneDx Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio %?

GeneDx Holdings WGS +3.30% 65 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -3.81 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates WGS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. GeneDx Holdings's current shares buyback ratio was -3.81%.

GeneDx Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

GeneDx Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GeneDx Holdings'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.

GeneDx Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

GeneDx Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.03 -60.11 -120.67 -7.84 -4.38

GeneDx Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -0.62 -0.63 -1.23 -1.44 -0.46
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GeneDx Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

GeneDx Holdings'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 )
=(28.017 - 29.245) / 28.017
=-4.38%

GeneDx Holdings'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 )
=(29.666 - 29.803) / 29.666
=-0.46%

* 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 -3.81 mean?
GeneDx Holdings (WGS) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -3.81 as of Aug. 27, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on GeneDx Holdings and its competitors.
Is GeneDx Holdings' Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
GeneDx Holdings' current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -3.81. Overall, GeneDx Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GeneDx Holdings' Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to NEO and CDNA?
GeneDx Holdings' Shares Buyback Ratio % of -3.81 can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 GeneDx Holdings and its competitors. GeneDx Holdings's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -3.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GeneDx Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GeneDx Holdings (WGS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.77, compared to a current price of $90.32 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -3.81. GeneDx Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 1 warning sign 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 GeneDx Holdings (WGS), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -3.81 as of Aug. 27, 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 GeneDx Holdings (WGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GeneDx Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $90.32 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.77. GuruFocus considers GeneDx Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WGS:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -3.81
  • GF Value™: $73.77 vs. price of $90.32 (22.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 1 warning sign

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GeneDx Holdings Business Description

Address 333 Ludlow Street, North Tower, 6th Floor, Stamford, CT, USA, 06902
GeneDx Holdings Corp focuses on genomics, creating the foundation for providing genomic information at scale and pioneering exome and genome sequencing for rare and ultra-rare genetic pediatric disorders. The company believes exome and genome testing will become the standard for diagnosing genetic disease, with the potential to transform healthcare from reactive to proactive. It aims to advance precision medicine by offering genetic diagnoses at the earliest moments, driving improved outcomes, and fueling discovery with genomic intelligence. Its operating segment mainly provides pediatric and rare disease diagnostics, focusing on whole exome and genome sequencing and, to a lesser extent, data and information services.
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