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Gen DigitalMEX:GEN 69 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:GEN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN579.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,799 Software companies, Gen Digital ranks better than 89.33% 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. Gen Digital's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.80%.
MEX:GEN's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 89.33% of 1799
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.2
vs MEX:GEN: 2.80
Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) 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.
Gen Digital 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MEX:GEN vs RBRK, NTNX, DOCN: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Gen Digital'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.
Gen Digital 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Gen Digital's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gen Digital'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 2.80 mean?
Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.80 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 Gen Digital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #192 out of 1799 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Gen Digital's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Gen Digital's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80. Based on the distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #192 out of 1799 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gen Digital has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gen Digital's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to RBRK and NTNX?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #192 out of 1799 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Gen Digital in the top 11% 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 Software company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software 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 Gen Digital and its competitors. Gen Digital's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gen Digital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN579.06, compared to a current price of MXN486.00 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80. Gen Digital's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Gen Digital (MEX:GEN), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80 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 Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gen Digital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN486.00 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN579.06.
GuruFocus considers Gen Digital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GEN:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.80
GF Value™: MXN579.06 vs. price of MXN486.00 (16.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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