Zimmer Biomet Holdings (XSWX:ZBH) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 3.71 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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XSWX:ZBH Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc XSWX:ZBH
72 GF Score
Price CHF81.00
GF Value CHF100.14
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What is Zimmer Biomet Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Zimmer Biomet Holdings XSWX:ZBH +1.25% 72 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 3.71 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ZBH with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF100.14. 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. Zimmer Biomet Holdings's current shares buyback ratio was 3.71%.

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Zimmer Biomet Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zimmer Biomet Holdings'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.

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Zimmer Biomet Holdings 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 -0.67 0.00 1.63 3.17 1.80

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.00 -0.15 1.37 1.07 1.47
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Zimmer Biomet Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Zimmer Biomet Holdings'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 )
=(199.074 - 195.482) / 199.074
=1.80%

Zimmer Biomet Holdings's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(193.400 - 190.562) / 193.400
=1.47%

* 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 3.71 mean?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings (XSWX:ZBH) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 3.71 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Zimmer Biomet Holdings and its competitors.
Is Zimmer Biomet Holdings' Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings' current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 3.71. Overall, Zimmer Biomet Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zimmer Biomet Holdings' Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to STE and PEN?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings' Shares Buyback Ratio % of 3.71 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Zimmer Biomet Holdings and its competitors. Zimmer Biomet Holdings's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 3.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zimmer Biomet Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Zimmer Biomet Holdings (XSWX:ZBH) has a current Shares Buyback Ratio % of 3.71. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF100.14, compared to a current price of CHF81.00 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 3.71. Zimmer Biomet Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Zimmer Biomet Holdings (XSWX:ZBH), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 3.71 as of Aug. 16, 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 Zimmer Biomet Holdings (XSWX:ZBH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimmer Biomet Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF81.00 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF100.14.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ZBH:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 3.71
  • GF Value™: CHF100.14 vs. price of CHF81.00 (19.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Business Description

Address 345 East Main Street, Warsaw, IN, USA, 46580
Zimmer Biomet designs, manufactures, and markets orthopedic reconstructive implants as well as supplies and surgical equipment for orthopedic surgery. With the acquisitions of Centerpulse in 2003 and Biomet in 2015, Zimmer holds the leading share of the reconstructive market in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Roughly two-thirds of total revenue is derived from sales of large joints; another fourth comes from extremities, trauma, sports medicine, and related surgical products. The firm spun out its dental and spine businesses in 2022.
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