GameStop (XSWX:GME) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.31 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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XSWX:GME GameStop Corp XSWX:GME
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What is GameStop Shares Buyback Ratio %?

GameStop XSWX:GME 56 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.31 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GME with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF9.69. 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. GameStop's current shares buyback ratio was -0.31%.

GameStop Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

GameStop Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GameStop'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.

GameStop Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

GameStop Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Shares Buyback Ratio %
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GameStop Quarterly Data
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GameStop Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

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

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jan. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jan. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jan. 2025 )
=(446.800 - 448.300) / 446.800
=-0.34%

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

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jan. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Apr. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jan. 2026 )
=(448.300 - 448.700) / 448.300
=-0.09%

* 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 -0.31 mean?
GameStop (XSWX:GME) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.31 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on GameStop and its competitors.
Is GameStop's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
GameStop's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.31. Overall, GameStop has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GameStop's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to FIVE and MUSA?
GameStop's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.31 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 GameStop and its competitors. GameStop's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GameStop stock overvalued right now?
GameStop (XSWX:GME) has a current Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.31. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF9.69, compared to a current price of CHF15.11 — trading 55.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.31. GameStop's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 GameStop (XSWX:GME), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.31 as of Aug. 13, 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 GameStop (XSWX:GME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GameStop stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF15.11 is trading 55.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF9.69.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GME:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.31
  • GF Value™: CHF9.69 vs. price of CHF15.11 (55.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs

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

GameStop Business Description

Address 625 Westport Parkway, Grapevine, TX, USA, 76051
GameStop Corp offers games, collectibles, and entertainment products through its stores and ecommerce platforms. Its products include Hardware and accessories offering new and pre-owned gaming platforms from the console manufacturers, Software offering new and pre-owned gaming software for current and certain prior generation consoles and sell a wide range of in-game digital currency, digital downloadable content and full-game downloads, and Collectibles consist of apparel, toys, trading cards, gadgets and other retail products for pop culture and technology enthusiasts and collectibles related services, such as submission services for the authentication and grading of trading cards. The company operates its business in three geographic segments: the United States, Australia, and Europe.
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