SCGPY (Serco Group) 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.70% (As of Jun. 2026)

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SCGPY Serco Group PLC SCGPY
71 GF Score
Price $2.83
GF Value $2.10
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Serco Group 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Serco Group SCGPY 71 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SCGPY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 589 Business Services companies, Serco Group ranks better than 85.4% 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. Serco Group's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.70%.

SCGPY's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
85.4% of 589 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: -1 vs SCGPY: 0.70

Serco Group (OTCPK:SCGPY) 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.


Serco Group 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


SCGPY vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Serco Group'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.


Serco Group 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Serco Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Serco Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Serco Group 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 0.70 mean?
Serco Group (SCGPY) has a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 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 Serco Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #86 out of 589 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Serco Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Serco Group's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. Based on the distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #86 out of 589 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Serco Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Serco Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #86 out of 589 companies for 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Serco Group in the top 15% 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 Business Services company?
A good 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Business Services 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 Serco Group and its competitors. Serco Group's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Serco Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serco Group (SCGPY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.10, compared to a current price of $2.83 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. Serco Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Serco Group (SCGPY), the current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 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 Serco Group (SCGPY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serco Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.83 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.10. GuruFocus considers Serco Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SCGPY:

  • 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.70
  • GF Value™: $2.10 vs. price of $2.83 (34.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Serco Group Business Description

Address 16 Bartley Wood Business Park, Serco House, Bartley Way, Hook, Hampshire, GBR, RG27 9UY
Serco Group PLC helps governments and public-sector bodies deliver public services. The company generates revenue from four divisions; the UK & Europe division provides hospital management, welfare, business support operations, and defense services in the U.K. and Europe. The North America division provides professional, defense, technology, and management services to the U.S. and Canadian governments. The Asia-Pacific segment provides frontline services, defense, and citizen services in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. The Middle East division provides transport, defense, and health services in the Middle East. The company generates its key revenue from the U.K. & Europe divisions.
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