PlayWay (WAR:PLW) 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.50% (As of Mar. 2026)

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WAR:PLW PlayWay SA WAR:PLW
89 GF Score
Price zł228.00
GF Value zł303.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is PlayWay 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

PlayWay WAR:PLW -0.87% 89 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:PLW with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of zł303.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Interactive Media companies, PlayWay ranks better than 62.09% 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. PlayWay's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.50%.

WAR:PLW's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
62.09% of 306 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: -1.3 vs WAR:PLW: -0.50

PlayWay (WAR:PLW) 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.


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WAR:PLW vs NTES, TTWO, RBLX: 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, PlayWay'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.


PlayWay 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, PlayWay's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PlayWay 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 -0.50 mean?
PlayWay (WAR:PLW) has a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.50 as of Mar. 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 PlayWay and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PlayWay ranks #116 out of 306 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is PlayWay's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
PlayWay's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. Based on the distribution chart, PlayWay ranks #116 out of 306 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PlayWay has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PlayWay's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NTES and TTWO?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, PlayWay ranks #116 out of 306 companies for 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts PlayWay in the upper half of its industry. 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Interactive Media 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 PlayWay and its competitors. PlayWay's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PlayWay stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PlayWay (WAR:PLW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł303.82, compared to a current price of zł228.00 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. PlayWay's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 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 PlayWay (WAR:PLW), the current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50 as of Mar. 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 PlayWay (WAR:PLW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PlayWay stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł228.00 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł303.82. GuruFocus considers PlayWay to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:PLW:

  • 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.50
  • GF Value™: zł303.82 vs. price of zł228.00 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 7 warning signs

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


PlayWay Business Description

Other Exchanges 6P5:Germany
Address ul. Minsk, 69, Warsaw, POL, 03-828
PlayWay SA is a producer and publisher of computer and mobile games in Poland. The company provides with various games including Out of Reach: Treasure Royale, Car Manufacture, Schizm 3: Nemezis And Split among others.
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