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InvestSMART GroupASX:INV 33 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:INV with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.13 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 172 Diversified Financial Services companies, InvestSMART Group ranks better than 70.93% 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. InvestSMART Group's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%.
ASX:INV's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 70.93% of 172
companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: -10.65
vs ASX:INV: 0.10
InvestSMART Group (ASX:INV) 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.
InvestSMART Group 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:INV vs FRHC, VOYA: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, InvestSMART Group'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.
InvestSMART Group 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, InvestSMART Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where InvestSMART Group'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 0.10 mean?
InvestSMART Group (ASX:INV) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.10 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 InvestSMART Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, InvestSMART Group ranks #50 out of 172 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is InvestSMART Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
InvestSMART Group's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. Based on the distribution chart, InvestSMART Group ranks #50 out of 172 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, InvestSMART Group has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does InvestSMART Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, InvestSMART Group ranks #50 out of 172 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts InvestSMART Group in the upper 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Diversified Financial Services 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 InvestSMART Group and its competitors. InvestSMART Group's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is InvestSMART Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InvestSMART Group (ASX:INV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.13, compared to a current price of A$0.12 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. InvestSMART Group's overall GF Score™ is 33/100. 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 InvestSMART Group (ASX:INV), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10 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 InvestSMART Group (ASX:INV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InvestSMART Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.12 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.13.
GuruFocus considers InvestSMART Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:INV:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.10
GF Value™: A$0.13 vs. price of A$0.12 (11.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:INV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
InvestSMART Group Ltd is mainly involved in operating businesses that deliver financial services to retail investors in Australia, predominantly in wealth and funds management. It offers a proprietary digital wealth platform that operates within a content and tools ecosystem, offering investment products like InvestSMART (Professionally Managed Accounts), Fundlater (lending service), White label, and Intelligent Investor. In addition, the platform provides investment content and tools like Intelligent Investor (research and investment advisory service), and organizes bootcamps for investors, among others.
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