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G8 EducationASX:GEM 47 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 6.50 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:GEM with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 134 Education companies, G8 Education ranks better than 92.54% 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. G8 Education's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.50%.
ASX:GEM's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 92.54% of 134
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: -0.55
vs ASX:GEM: 6.50
G8 Education (ASX:GEM) 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.
G8 Education 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:GEM vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, G8 Education'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.
G8 Education 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, G8 Education's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where G8 Education'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 6.50 mean?
G8 Education (ASX:GEM) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 6.50 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 G8 Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #10 out of 134 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is G8 Education's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
G8 Education's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 6.50. Based on the distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #10 out of 134 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, G8 Education has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G8 Education's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #10 out of 134 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places G8 Education in the top 8% 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 an Education company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Education 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 G8 Education and its competitors. G8 Education's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 6.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is G8 Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G8 Education (ASX:GEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.09, compared to a current price of A$0.14 — trading 87.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 6.50. G8 Education's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 6 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 G8 Education (ASX:GEM), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 6.50 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 G8 Education (ASX:GEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G8 Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.14 is trading 87.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.09.
GuruFocus considers G8 Education to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:GEM:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 6.50
GF Value™: A$1.09 vs. price of A$0.14 (87.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:GEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
G8 Education Ltd is a provider of quality early learning education and care, operating under a range of trusted brands. The company has one operating segment, being the operation of child care centers. G8 does not own the buildings from which its childcare centers operate.
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