ACASF (Acast AB) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.80% (As of Jun. 2026 )

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What is Acast AB 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Acast AB ACASF 49 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACASF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Media - Diversified companies, Acast AB ranks worse than 50.89% on this metric.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Acast AB's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.80%.

ACASF's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
50.89% of 503 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -0.7 vs ACASF: -0.80

Acast AB  (OTCPK:ACASF) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.


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.


Acast AB 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


ACASF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Acast AB's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-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.


Acast AB 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Acast AB's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acast AB's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Acast AB 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Acast AB's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

1-Year Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jun. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jun. 2025 )
=(181.068 - 194.365) / 181.068
=-7.3%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.80 mean?
Acast AB (ACASF) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.80 as of Jun. 2026. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Acast AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Acast AB ranks #256 out of 503 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Acast AB's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Acast AB's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. Based on the distribution chart, Acast AB ranks #256 out of 503 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Acast AB has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acast AB's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Acast AB ranks #256 out of 503 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Acast AB 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, 1-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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Acast AB and its competitors. Acast AB's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acast AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acast AB (ACASF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.20, compared to a current price of $4.20 — trading 90.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. Acast AB's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acast AB (ACASF), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80 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 Acast AB (ACASF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acast AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.20 is trading 90.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.20. GuruFocus considers Acast AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ACASF:

  • 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.80
  • GF Value™: $2.20 vs. price of $4.20 (90.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Acast AB Business Description

Address Kungsgatan 28, Stockholm, SWE, 111 35
Acast AB is the curated, fully integrated, podcast marketplace in the world. The company offers podcast hosting, growth, and then monetization through both a creative and curated advertising marketplace, as well as membership features to connect podcasters with paying fans. The group has three operating segments- Europe, North America and others. Majority of revenue is generated from Europe segment.
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