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Jefferson CapitalJCAP +0.90%17 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates JCAP with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Credit Services companies, Jefferson Capital ranks better than 78.12% 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. Jefferson Capital's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.40%.
JCAP's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 78.12% of 224
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs JCAP: 1.40
Jefferson Capital (NAS:JCAP) 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.
Jefferson Capital 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
JCAP vs LU, FINV, WRLD: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Jefferson Capital'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.
Jefferson Capital 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Jefferson Capital's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jefferson Capital'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 1.40 mean?
Jefferson Capital (JCAP) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.40 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 Jefferson Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jefferson Capital ranks #49 out of 224 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Jefferson Capital's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Jefferson Capital's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40. Based on the distribution chart, Jefferson Capital ranks #49 out of 224 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jefferson Capital has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jefferson Capital's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LU and FINV?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Jefferson Capital ranks #49 out of 224 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Jefferson Capital in the top 22% 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 Credit Services company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Credit 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 Jefferson Capital and its competitors. Jefferson Capital's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jefferson Capital stock overvalued right now?
Jefferson Capital (JCAP) has a current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.40. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40. Jefferson Capital's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Jefferson Capital (JCAP), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40 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.
Jefferson Capital Inc and its subsidiaries operate in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Latin America, providing debt recovery solutions across a broad range of consumer receivables, including credit card, automotive, utilities, telecom, and other accounts. The Company mainly purchases portfolios of consumer receivables from independent third parties at deep discounts to face value and manages these portfolios by working with individuals as obligations are repaid and financial recovery is achieved, including accounts subject to bankruptcy proceedings. In addition, the Company provides debt servicing and portfolio management services to credit originators for non-performing loans and generates revenue through credit card acquisition programs.
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