Kudelski (XSWX:KUD) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.06 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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XSWX:KUD Kudelski SA XSWX:KUD
34 GF Score
Price CHF1.22
GF Value CHF0.94
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kudelski Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Kudelski XSWX:KUD +1.24% 34 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.06 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KUD with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF0.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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. Kudelski's current shares buyback ratio was -0.06%.

Kudelski Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Kudelski Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kudelski's Shares Buyback Ratio % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Kudelski Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Kudelski 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 -0.31 -0.52 -0.22 -0.06 -0.06

Kudelski 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 -0.06 -0.02 -0.04 -0.05 -0.01
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Kudelski Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Kudelski'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 )
=(97.752 - 97.809) / 97.752
=-0.06%

Kudelski'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 )
=(97.797 - 97.809) / 97.797
=-0.01%

* 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 -0.06 mean?
Kudelski (XSWX:KUD) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.06 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Kudelski and its competitors.
Is Kudelski's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Kudelski's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.06. Overall, Kudelski has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kudelski's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to QH and SHOP?
Kudelski's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.06 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 Kudelski and its competitors. Kudelski's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kudelski stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kudelski (XSWX:KUD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF0.94, compared to a current price of CHF1.22 — trading 29.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.06. Kudelski's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 3 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 Kudelski (XSWX:KUD), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.06 as of Aug. 03, 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 Kudelski (XSWX:KUD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kudelski stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF1.22 is trading 29.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF0.94. GuruFocus considers Kudelski to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KUD:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.06
  • GF Value™: CHF0.94 vs. price of CHF1.22 (29.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Kudelski Business Description

Other Exchanges KUDz:UK0QNQ:UKKUD:Germany
Address 22-24, Route de Geneve, P.O. Box 134, Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, CHE, 1033
Kudelski SA is a Switzerland-based company. It provides digital security and access control solutions. The company's service offering is split into three segments: Core Digital Security; Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT). The Core Digital Security segment generates majority of the revenue and provides end-to-end digital and media content security, including chipset security and security labs certification. Core Digital Security also includes the Group's intellectual property activities as well as the development of new business initiatives such as watermarking, Insight and Sporfie. Geographically, the company generates key revenue from United States of America.
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