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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. ME Group International's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.20%.
CHIX:MEGPl's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 73.85% of 1342
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs CHIX:MEGPl: 0.20
ME Group International (CHIX:MEGPl) 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.
ME Group International 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ME Group International 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, ME Group International'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.
ME Group International 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ME Group International's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ME Group International'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 0.20 mean?
ME Group International (CHIX:MEGPL) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.20 as of Apr. 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 ME Group International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ME Group International ranks #351 out of 1342 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is ME Group International's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
ME Group International's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. Based on the distribution chart, ME Group International ranks #351 out of 1342 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ME Group International has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ME Group International's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ME Group International ranks #351 out of 1342 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts ME Group International 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 ME Group International and its competitors. ME Group International's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ME Group International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ME Group International (CHIX:MEGPL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.81, compared to a current price of £1.24 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. ME Group International's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 ME Group International (CHIX:MEGPL), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 as of Apr. 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 ME Group International (CHIX:MEGPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ME Group International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.24 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.81.
GuruFocus considers ME Group International to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:MEGPL:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.20
GF Value™: £1.81 vs. price of £1.24 (31.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:MEGPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ME Group International PLC operates, sells and services a wide range of instant-service vending equipment, aimed at the consumer market. The group operates vending units across 20 countries and its technological innovation is focused on four principal areas namely Photobooths and integrated biometric identification solutions; Unattended laundry services and launderettes; High-quality digital printigg kiosks and Vending equipment for the food service market. Geographically, the company reports its segments and operates in UK & Republic of Ireland, Asia Pacific and Continental Europe, which is the majority revenue generator.
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