Xero (XERYY) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -3.11 (As of Sep. 22, 2026)

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What is Xero Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Xero XERYY 74 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -3.11 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates XERYY with a GF Score™ of 74/100. The stock has 7 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. Xero's current shares buyback ratio was -3.11%.

Xero Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Xero Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xero'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.

Xero Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Xero Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.81 -1.04 -0.84 -0.85 -11.06

Xero Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -0.58 -0.24 -0.60 -7.70 -3.11

Xero Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

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

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2025 )
=(767.935 - 852.845) / 767.935
=-11.06%

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

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Sep. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Sep. 2025 )
=(827.1 - 852.845) / 827.1
=-3.11%

* 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 -3.11 mean?
Xero (XERYY) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -3.11 as of Sep. 22, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Xero and its competitors.
Is Xero's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Xero's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -3.11. Overall, Xero has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xero's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to CRM and SHOP?
Xero's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -3.11 can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Software 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 Xero and its competitors. Xero's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -3.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xero stock overvalued right now?
Xero (XERYY) has a current Shares Buyback Ratio % of -3.11. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -3.11. Xero's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Xero (XERYY), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -3.11 as of Sep. 22, 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.

Xero Business Description

Address 19-23 Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington, NTL, NZL, 6011
Xero Ltd is a New Zealand-based technology company that develops cloud-based accounting and business management software for small and medium-sized enterprises, accountants, and bookkeepers. Its core platform offers general ledger accounting, bank reconciliation, invoicing, payroll, expense management, inventory, and tax compliance, supported by an ecosystem of third-party app integrations and APIs. Xero sells primarily through subscription-based software-as-a-service, generating recurring revenue from monthly fees, with additional income from partner programs and value-added services. The company serves customers across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, North America, and other international markets, with Australia and New Zealand representing its largest and most established segments. Accountants and bookkeepers act as key channel partners, influencing adoption among small business clients. Xero has expanded through product development and acquisitions, including payroll and practice management tools, to broaden its platform beyond core accounting.