WTBCF (Whitbread) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 4.83 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


WTBCF Whitbread PLC WTBCF
67 GF Score
Price $31.09
GF Value $42.12
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What is Whitbread Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Whitbread WTBCF 67 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.83 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates WTBCF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.12. The stock has 4 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. Whitbread's current shares buyback ratio was 4.83%.

Whitbread Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Whitbread Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Whitbread'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.

Whitbread Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Whitbread Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Shares Buyback Ratio %
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Whitbread Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 4.65 3.04 1.63 1.41 3.47
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Whitbread Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Whitbread's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Feb. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Feb. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Feb. 2025 )
=(175.624 - 167.142) / 175.624
=4.83%

Whitbread's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Aug. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Feb. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Aug. 2025 )
=(173.144 - 167.142) / 173.144
=3.47%

* 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 4.83 mean?
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 4.83 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Whitbread and its competitors.
Is Whitbread's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Whitbread's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.83. Overall, Whitbread has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitbread's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to MAR and HLT?
Whitbread's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 4.83 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Whitbread and its competitors. Whitbread's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitbread stock overvalued right now?
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a current Shares Buyback Ratio % of 4.83. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.12, compared to a current price of $31.09 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.83. Whitbread's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Whitbread (WTBCF), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.83 as of Jul. 06, 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 Whitbread (WTBCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $31.09 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.12.

Key valuation signals for WTBCF:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 4.83
  • GF Value™: $42.12 vs. price of $31.09 (26.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Whitbread Business Description

Address Porz Avenue, Whitbread Court, Houghton Hall Business Park, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, GBR, LU5 5XE
Whitbread PLC owns hotels and restaurants that operate in the United Kingdom. It operates more than 800 hotels under the Premier Inn brand and provides services in relation to accommodation and food both in the UK and internationally. Restaurant brands include Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar Block and Others. Geographically the company derives majority of revenue from UK division.
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