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AMC Global MediaAMCX -2.18%62 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.90 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates AMCX with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 498 Media - Diversified companies, AMC Global Media ranks better than 93.57% 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. AMC Global Media's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.90%.
AMCX's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 93.57% of 498
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -0.65
vs AMCX: 4.90
AMC Global Media (NAS:AMCX) 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.
AMC Global Media 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
AMCX vs STRZ, PLAY, HUYA: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, AMC Global Media'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.
AMC Global Media 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AMC Global Media's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMC Global Media's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
* 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 4.90 mean?
AMC Global Media (AMCX) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 4.90 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 AMC Global Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #32 out of 498 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is AMC Global Media's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
AMC Global Media's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.90. Based on the distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #32 out of 498 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AMC Global Media has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMC Global Media's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to STRZ and PLAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #32 out of 498 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places AMC Global Media in the top 6% 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 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 AMC Global Media and its competitors. AMC Global Media's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMC Global Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media (AMCX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.54, compared to a current price of $12.10 — trading 41.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.90. AMC Global Media's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 AMC Global Media (AMCX), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.90 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 AMC Global Media (AMCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.10 is trading 41.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.54.
GuruFocus considers AMC Global Media to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMCX:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 4.90
GF Value™: $8.54 vs. price of $12.10 (41.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMCX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMC Global Media owns several linear TV networks, including AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. AMC, its most widely distributed network,reached 55 million pay TV households in the US at the end of 2025. The firm also had nearly 10.5 million US streaming subscribers, with AMC+ as the flagship streaming platform. With both its linear networks and streaming offerings, the firm caters to specific niche audiences. Over the last 15 years, AMC has shifted its focus to original scripted programming from classic movies. It creates content through AMC Studios and also generates revenue from licensing content. Following an international divestiture at the end of 2023, domestic operations make up nearly 90% of total revenue.
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