Wizz Air Holdings (FRA:WI2) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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FRA:WI2 Wizz Air Holdings PLC FRA:WI2
75 GF Score
Price €12.04
GF Value €21.24
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Wizz Air Holdings 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Wizz Air Holdings FRA:WI2 -1.47% 75 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WI2 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Transportation companies, Wizz Air Holdings ranks better than 63.48% 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. Wizz Air Holdings's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.

FRA:WI2's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
63.48% of 419 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: -0.3 vs FRA:WI2: -0.10

Wizz Air Holdings  (FRA:WI2) 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.


Wizz Air Holdings 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FRA:WI2 vs DAL, UAL, LUV: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Wizz Air Holdings'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.


Wizz Air Holdings 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wizz Air Holdings's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wizz Air Holdings's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Wizz Air Holdings 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Wizz Air Holdings's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

1-Year Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2025 )
=(103.396 - 103.461) / 103.396
=-0.1%

* 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 -0.10 mean?
Wizz Air Holdings (FRA:WI2) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 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 Wizz Air Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wizz Air Holdings ranks #153 out of 419 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Wizz Air Holdings' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Wizz Air Holdings' current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Wizz Air Holdings ranks #153 out of 419 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wizz Air Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wizz Air Holdings' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Wizz Air Holdings ranks #153 out of 419 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Wizz Air Holdings 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 a Transportation company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation 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 Wizz Air Holdings and its competitors. Wizz Air Holdings's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wizz Air Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wizz Air Holdings (FRA:WI2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.24, compared to a current price of €12.04 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Wizz Air Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Wizz Air Holdings (FRA:WI2), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 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 Wizz Air Holdings (FRA:WI2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wizz Air Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €12.04 is trading 43.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.24. GuruFocus considers Wizz Air Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WI2:

  • 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
  • GF Value™: €21.24 vs. price of €12.04 (43.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wizz Air Holdings Business Description

Address 44 The Esplanade, Saint Helier, JEY, JE4 9WG
Wizz Air is a leading ultra-low-cost airline group operating primarily across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Central and Western Asia. Founded in 2003, the company provides scheduled short- and medium-haul point-to-point services under the Wizz Air brand. As of March 2025, Wizz operated a fleet of 257 aircraft, serving around 185 destinations in over 46 countries. The fleet is primarily composed of Airbus A320neo aircraft, with an ongoing transition toward higher-capacity A321neo planes to support long-term unit cost efficiency.
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