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Bath & Body WorksBBWI +5.84%66 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10 as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus rates BBWI with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.93 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bath & Body Works ranks better than 88.52% 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. Bath & Body Works's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.10%.
BBWI's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 88.52% of 566
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs BBWI: 3.10
Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) 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.
Bath & Body Works 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BBWI vs MNSO, RH, ASO: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bath & Body Works'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.
Bath & Body Works 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bath & Body Works's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bath & Body Works'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 3.10 mean?
Bath & Body Works (BBWI) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.10 as of Jul. 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 Bath & Body Works and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #65 out of 566 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Bath & Body Works' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Bath & Body Works' current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10. Based on the distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #65 out of 566 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bath & Body Works has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bath & Body Works' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MNSO and RH?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #65 out of 566 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Bath & Body Works in the top 12% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Bath & Body Works and its competitors. Bath & Body Works's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bath & Body Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bath & Body Works (BBWI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.93, compared to a current price of $19.74 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10. Bath & Body Works' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Bath & Body Works (BBWI), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10 as of Jul. 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 Bath & Body Works (BBWI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bath & Body Works stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $19.74 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $32.93.
GuruFocus considers Bath & Body Works to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BBWI:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.10
GF Value™: $32.93 vs. price of $19.74 (40.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BBWI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bath & Body Works is a specialty home fragrance and fragrant body care retailer operating under the Bath & Body Works, C.O. Bigelow, and White Barn brands. The company generates most of its business in North America, with just 4% of sales from international markets in fiscal 2025. For fiscal 2025, 77% of sales stemmed from the brick-and-mortar network of more than 1,900 retail stores, similar to 2024 levels, as consumer shopping patterns remained normal. Future growth is expected from store upgrades, digital and international channels, as well as adjacent category expansions like men's and lip.
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