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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. F&G Annuities & Life's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.80%.
FG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 76.14% of 264
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.2
vs FG: 2.80
F&G Annuities & Life (NYSE:FG) 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.
F&G Annuities & Life 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FG vs GNW, BHF, CNO: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, F&G Annuities & Life'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.
F&G Annuities & Life 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, F&G Annuities & Life's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where F&G Annuities & Life'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 2.80 mean?
F&G Annuities & Life (FG) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.80 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 F&G Annuities & Life and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, F&G Annuities & Life ranks #63 out of 264 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is F&G Annuities & Life's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
F&G Annuities & Life's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80. The Insurance industry median 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. F&G Annuities & Life's value of 2.80 is 1300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, F&G Annuities & Life ranks #63 out of 264 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, F&G Annuities & Life has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does F&G Annuities & Life's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GNW and BHF?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, F&G Annuities & Life ranks #63 out of 264 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places F&G Annuities & Life in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. F&G Annuities & Life's value of 2.80 is 1300% above this benchmark. 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 Insurance company?
The median 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio among Insurance companies is 0.20, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. F&G Annuities & Life's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.80 is 1300% above the industry median. 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 F&G Annuities & Life and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. F&G Annuities & Life's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is F&G Annuities & Life stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, F&G Annuities & Life (FG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.00, compared to a current price of $23.44 — trading 26.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80 and 1300% above the Insurance industry median of 0.20. F&G Annuities & Life's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 F&G Annuities & Life (FG), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80 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 F&G Annuities & Life (FG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, F&G Annuities & Life stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $23.44 is trading 26.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $32.00.
GuruFocus considers F&G Annuities & Life to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FG:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.80
GF Value™: $32.00 vs. price of $23.44 (26.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1300% above the Insurance median (#63 of 264)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
F&G Annuities & Life Inc is a provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers as well as institutional clients. Through its insurance subsidiaries, including FGL Insurance and Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company of New York it markets a broad portfolio of deferred annuities (fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) and multi-year guarantee annuities (MYGAs) or other fixed rate annuities), immediate annuities, indexed universal life (IUL) insurance, funding agreements through funding agreement-backed notes issuances and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB)), and pension risk transfer (PRT) solutions.
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