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Guardian Pharmacy ServicesGRDN +2.21%42 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates GRDN with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks better than 72.61% 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. Guardian Pharmacy Services's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
GRDN's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 72.61% of 387
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: -1.3
vs GRDN: -0.10
Guardian Pharmacy Services (NYSE:GRDN) 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.
Guardian Pharmacy Services 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
GRDN vs MD, ADUS, ACHC: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Guardian Pharmacy Services'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.
Guardian Pharmacy Services 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Guardian Pharmacy Services's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guardian Pharmacy Services'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 -0.10 mean?
Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 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 Guardian Pharmacy Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks #106 out of 387 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Guardian Pharmacy Services' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Guardian Pharmacy Services' current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks #106 out of 387 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guardian Pharmacy Services has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Pharmacy Services' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MD and ADUS?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks #106 out of 387 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Guardian Pharmacy Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Guardian Pharmacy Services and its competitors. Guardian Pharmacy Services'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 Guardian Pharmacy Services stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) has a current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Guardian Pharmacy Services' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 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.
Guardian Pharmacy Services Inc is a pharmacy services company providing technology-enabled services to help residents of long-term health care facilities (LTCFs) adhere to appropriate drug regimens, reducing the cost of care and improving clinical outcomes. The Company provides high-touch clinical, drug dispensing, and administration services tailored to residents in assisted living facilities, behavioral health facilities, and group homes, while also serving residents in all types of LTCFs. It partners with residents, LTCFs, and health plan payors to help reduce errors in drug administration, manage drug regimens, and improve adherence. The Company derives its revenue mainly from the sale of pharmaceutical and medical products.
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