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GapGAP +12.94%73 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.00 as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus rates GAP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Retail - Cyclical companies, Gap ranks better than 90.28% 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. Gap's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.00%.
GAP's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 90.28% of 566
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs GAP: 3.00
Gap (NYSE:GAP) 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.
Gap 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
GAP vs VSXY, URBN, BOOT: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Gap'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.
Gap 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gap's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gap'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 3.00 mean?
Gap (GAP) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.00 as of Jul. 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 Gap and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gap ranks #55 out of 566 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Gap's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Gap's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.00. Based on the distribution chart, Gap ranks #55 out of 566 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gap has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gap's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VSXY and URBN?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Gap ranks #55 out of 566 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Gap in the top 10% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Gap and its competitors. Gap's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gap stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gap (GAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.81, compared to a current price of $23.48 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.00. Gap's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Gap (GAP), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.00 as of Jul. 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 Gap (GAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gap stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.48 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.81.
GuruFocus considers Gap to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GAP:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.00
GF Value™: $22.81 vs. price of $23.48 (2.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gap retails apparel, accessories, footwear, and personal-care products under the Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands. Old Navy generates more than half of Gap's sales. The firm also operates e-commerce sites, outlet stores, and specialty stores under various Gap names. Gap operates approximately 2,500 stores in North America, Europe, and Asia and franchises about 1,000 more in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and other regions. Gap was founded in 1969 and is based in San Francisco.
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