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KT&GLUX:KT&GC 91 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.80 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LUX:KT&GC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.30. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 22 Tobacco Products companies, KT&G ranks better than 90.91% 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. KT&G's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.80%.
LUX:KT&GC's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 90.91% of 22
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: -0.6
vs LUX:KT&GC: 3.80
KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) 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.
KT&G 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LUX:KT&GC vs PM, MO, TPB: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, KT&G'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.
KT&G 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KT&G's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KT&G'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 3.80 mean?
KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.80 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 KT&G and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KT&G ranks #2 out of 22 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is KT&G's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
KT&G's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.80. Based on the distribution chart, KT&G ranks #2 out of 22 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KT&G has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KT&G's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, KT&G ranks #2 out of 22 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places KT&G in the top 9% 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Tobacco Products 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 KT&G and its competitors. KT&G's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KT&G stock overvalued right now?
KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) has a current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.80. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.30, compared to a current price of $31.80 — trading 20.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.80. KT&G's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 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 KT&G (LUX:KT&GC), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.80 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 KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KT&G stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $31.80 is trading 20.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.30.
Key valuation signals for LUX:KT&GC:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.80
GF Value™: $26.30 vs. price of $31.80 (20.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:KT&GC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KT&G Corp manufactures and sells tobacco products in South Korea. Its flagship cigarette brand is Esse. Other brands include This, The One, Bohem, and Raison. The company has four reportable divisions: Tobacco Business, Ginseng Business, Real Estate Business, and Other Business divisions. The Tobacco division handles tobacco manufacturing and sales, the Ginseng division focuses on manufacturing and sales of red ginseng products, the Real Estate division engages in real estate sales and rental activities, and the Other Business division includes manufacturing and sales of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Tobacco Business.
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