Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 0.87 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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XPAR:LIN Linedata Services SA XPAR:LIN
81 GF Score
Price €43.10
GF Value €63.53
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Linedata Services Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Linedata Services XPAR:LIN -0.46% 81 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.87 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates XPAR:LIN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 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. Linedata Services's current shares buyback ratio was 0.87%.

Linedata Services Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Linedata Services Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Linedata Services'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.

Linedata Services Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Linedata Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.68 22.28 0.00 0.26 0.87

Linedata Services Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.02 -0.04 0.30 0.38 0.49
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Linedata Services Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Linedata Services'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 )
=(4.945 - 4.902) / 4.945
=0.87%

Linedata Services's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2025 )
=(4.926 - 4.902) / 4.926
=0.49%

* 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 0.87 mean?
Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 0.87 as of Aug. 22, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Linedata Services and its competitors.
Is Linedata Services' Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Linedata Services' current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.87. Overall, Linedata Services has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linedata Services' Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to QH and SHOP?
Linedata Services' Shares Buyback Ratio % of 0.87 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 Linedata Services and its competitors. Linedata Services's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linedata Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.53, compared to a current price of €43.10 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.87. Linedata Services' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.87 as of Aug. 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.

Is Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €43.10 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.53. GuruFocus considers Linedata Services to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:LIN:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 0.87
  • GF Value™: €63.53 vs. price of €43.10 (32.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Linedata Services Business Description

Other Exchanges 0F2S:UKLN4:Germany
Address 19 rue d\'Orleans, Neuilly-sur-Seine, FRA, 92200
Linedata Services SA provides software and service solutions. It caters to the requirements of investment, employee savings, insurance and savings, leasing and credit, and Software as a Service. The company publishes and integrates software packages for the finance sector. It also offers consulting, outsourcing, and maintenance services.
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