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. Deutsche Telekom AG's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.30%.
BUD:DEUTSCHETEL's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 81.62% of 185
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs BUD:DEUTSCHETEL: 1.30
Deutsche Telekom AG (BUD:DEUTSCHETEL) 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.
Deutsche Telekom AG 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BUD:DEUTSCHETEL vs TMUS, VZ, T: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Deutsche Telekom AG'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.
Deutsche Telekom AG 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Deutsche Telekom AG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Telekom AG'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 1.30 mean?
Deutsche Telekom AG (BUD:DEUTSCHETEL) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 as of Mar. 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 Deutsche Telekom AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #34 out of 185 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Deutsche Telekom AG's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #34 out of 185 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deutsche Telekom AG has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Telekom AG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #34 out of 185 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Deutsche Telekom AG in the top 18% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Telecommunication 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 Deutsche Telekom AG and its competitors. Deutsche Telekom AG's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG (BUD:DEUTSCHETEL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Ft10,986.47, compared to a current price of Ft9,278.00 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30. Deutsche Telekom AG's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Deutsche Telekom AG (BUD:DEUTSCHETEL), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30 as of Mar. 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 Deutsche Telekom AG (BUD:DEUTSCHETEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of Ft9,278.00 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of Ft10,986.47.
GuruFocus considers Deutsche Telekom AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUD:DEUTSCHETEL:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.30
GF Value™: Ft10,986.47 vs. price of Ft9,278.00 (15.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUD:DEUTSCHETEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deutsche Telekom is Germany's incumbent telecom operator and remains the dominant player in mobile and fixed markets. It also owns a controlling stake in T-Mobile US—one of three primary wireless carriers in the United States—which merged with Sprint in 2020, consolidating the market from four to three operators. Aside from its two core markets, Deutsche Telekom operates in several Central European countries and holds an IT arm (Systems Solutions).
83GF Score
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