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BKW AGXSWX:BKW -0.56%67 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BKW with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF146.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 215 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, BKW AG ranks better than 76.74% 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. BKW AG's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.70%.
XSWX:BKW's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 76.74% of 215
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: -2.9
vs XSWX:BKW: -0.70
BKW AG (XSWX:BKW) 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.
BKW AG 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BKW AG 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, BKW AG'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.
BKW AG 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, BKW AG's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BKW AG's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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?
BKW AG (XSWX:BKW) has a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.70 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 BKW AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BKW AG ranks #50 out of 215 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is BKW AG's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
BKW AG's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. Based on the distribution chart, BKW AG ranks #50 out of 215 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BKW AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BKW AG's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, BKW AG ranks #50 out of 215 companies for 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places BKW AG in the top 23% 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 BKW AG and its competitors. BKW AG'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 BKW AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BKW AG (XSWX:BKW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF146.70, compared to a current price of CHF125.40 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. BKW AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 BKW AG (XSWX:BKW), the current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70 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 BKW AG (XSWX:BKW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BKW AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF125.40 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF146.70.
GuruFocus considers BKW AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BKW:
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.70
GF Value™: CHF146.70 vs. price of CHF125.40 (14.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BKW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BKW AG is an international energy and infrastructure company, offering integrated solutions in the fields of energy, buildings, and infrastructure. It operates in three reportable business segments: Energy Solutions, Power Grid, and Infrastructure and Buildings. Maximum revenue is generated from the Energy Solutions segment, which builds, operates, and maintains BKW's portfolio of power plants in Switzerland and abroad. It also includes the sale of energy in Switzerland, trading in electricity, certificates, and raw materials, as well as wind, solar, and smart energy services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from its business in Switzerland, followed by Germany, Italy, France, and other countries.
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