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Hollywood Bowl GroupCHIX:BOWLL 92 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BOWLL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 370 Travel & Leisure companies, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks better than 76.49% 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. Hollywood Bowl Group's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.50%.
CHIX:BOWLl's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 76.49% of 370
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs CHIX:BOWLl: 1.50
Hollywood Bowl Group (CHIX:BOWLl) 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.
Hollywood Bowl Group 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:BOWLL vs AS, HAS, LTH: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Hollywood Bowl 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.
Hollywood Bowl Group 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hollywood Bowl Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hollywood Bowl 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 1.50 mean?
Hollywood Bowl Group (CHIX:BOWLL) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.50 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 Hollywood Bowl Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #87 out of 370 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Hollywood Bowl Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Hollywood Bowl Group's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50. Based on the distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #87 out of 370 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hollywood Bowl Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hollywood Bowl Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #87 out of 370 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Hollywood Bowl Group in the top 24% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Hollywood Bowl Group and its competitors. Hollywood Bowl Group's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hollywood Bowl Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hollywood Bowl Group (CHIX:BOWLL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.37, compared to a current price of £2.80 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50. Hollywood Bowl Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Hollywood Bowl Group (CHIX:BOWLL), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50 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 Hollywood Bowl Group (CHIX:BOWLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hollywood Bowl Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.80 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.37.
GuruFocus considers Hollywood Bowl Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BOWLL:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.50
GF Value™: £3.37 vs. price of £2.80 (16.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BOWLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC is principally engaged in operating ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres, supplying and installing bowling equipment, and developing new centres and related activities. The company operates brands including Hollywood Bowl, Splitsville, and Puttstars, with activities focused on leisure and entertainment venues offering bowling and mini-golf. It has two operating segments: i) the provision of ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres in the United Kingdom, and ii) the provision of ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres and the installation of bowling equipment in Canada. The majority of revenue is generated from the UK segment from the provision of activities like Bowling, Food and drink, Amusements and Others.
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