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Bell Food GroupXSWX:BELL +0.66%60 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.50 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BELL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF287.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 999 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Bell Food Group ranks worse than 67.87% 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. Bell Food Group's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.50%.
XSWX:BELL's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 67.87% of 999
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -1.2
vs XSWX:BELL: -3.50
Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) 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.
Bell Food Group 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:BELL vs KHC, GIS, HRL: 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Bell Food 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.
Bell Food Group 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bell Food Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bell Food Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Bell Food 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 -3.50 mean?
Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) has a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -3.50 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Bell Food Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bell Food Group ranks #678 out of 999 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Bell Food Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Bell Food Group's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.50. Based on the distribution chart, Bell Food Group ranks #678 out of 999 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bell Food Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bell Food Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Bell Food Group ranks #678 out of 999 companies for 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Bell Food Group in the lower 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 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 Bell Food Group and its competitors. Bell Food Group's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bell Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF287.14, compared to a current price of CHF181.80 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.50. Bell Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL), the current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.50 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF181.80 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF287.14.
GuruFocus considers Bell Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BELL:
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.50
GF Value™: CHF287.14 vs. price of CHF181.80 (36.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BELL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bell Food Group Ltd is a food processor that provides meat, charcuterie, poultry, and convenience products. Bell operates in five divisions: Bell Switzerland, supplying retailers, wholesalers, food service, and food processing; Bell international, operating in Germany, Austria, France, Poland, and other European countries; and Eisberg, Hilcona, Hugli, Hubers/Sutag. Bell Switzerland represents maximum of the company's income.
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