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Universal RobinaPHS:URC +2.01%87 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:URC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱90.60 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 994 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Universal Robina ranks better than 79.58% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Universal Robina's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.20%.
PHS:URC's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 79.58% of 994
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -1.2
vs PHS:URC: 0.20
Universal Robina (PHS:URC) 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Universal Robina 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PHS:URC vs KHC, GIS: 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Universal Robina's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Universal Robina 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal Robina's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Robina's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Universal Robina 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the eleven years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.20 mean?
Universal Robina (PHS:URC) has a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.20 as of Jun. 2026. The 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. View historical data for Universal Robina and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Robina ranks #203 out of 994 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Universal Robina's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Universal Robina's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Robina ranks #203 out of 994 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Robina has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Robina's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Universal Robina ranks #203 out of 994 companies for 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Universal Robina in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, 10-Year Share 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 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. View historical data for Universal Robina and its competitors. Universal Robina's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Robina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Robina (PHS:URC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱90.60, compared to a current price of ₱63.30 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. Universal Robina's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Robina (PHS:URC), the current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 as of Jun. 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 Universal Robina (PHS:URC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Robina stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱63.30 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱90.60.
GuruFocus considers Universal Robina to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:URC:
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.20
GF Value™: ₱90.60 vs. price of ₱63.30 (30.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:URC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Robina Corp is branded food products companies in the Philippines and has a powerful presence in ASEAN markets. The Group organized into three business segments branded consumer foods which manufactures, distributes, sells and markets a diverse mix of food and beverage products; Animal Nutrition and Health which focuses on animal nutrition through its core animal feeds business, complemented by the expansion of its pet food portfolio, and its drugs and disinfectants; and Commodities. The corporate business segment engages in bonds and securities investment and fund sourcing activities. The majority of revenue comes from Branded consumer foods. The Group operates in the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, China and Hong Kong.
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