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RLX TechnologyRLX +1.12%69 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates RLX with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.37 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 21 Tobacco Products companies, RLX Technology ranks better than 61.9% 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. RLX Technology's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.30%.
RLX's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 61.9% of 21
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs RLX: -0.30
RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX) 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.
RLX Technology 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
RLX vs TPB, AIIR, UVV: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, RLX Technology'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.
RLX Technology 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, RLX Technology's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RLX Technology'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 -0.30 mean?
RLX Technology (RLX) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.30 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 RLX Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, RLX Technology ranks #8 out of 21 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is RLX Technology's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
RLX Technology's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. Based on the distribution chart, RLX Technology ranks #8 out of 21 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RLX Technology has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RLX Technology's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TPB and AIIR?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, RLX Technology ranks #8 out of 21 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts RLX Technology 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 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 RLX Technology and its competitors. RLX Technology's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RLX Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RLX Technology (RLX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.37, compared to a current price of $1.80 — trading 58.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. RLX Technology's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 RLX Technology (RLX), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30 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 RLX Technology (RLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RLX Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.80 is trading 58.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.37.
GuruFocus considers RLX Technology to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RLX:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.30
GF Value™: $4.37 vs. price of $1.80 (58.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RLX Technology Inc is engaged in the manufacturing of e-vapor products for adult smokers. It has an integrated offline distribution and "Branded store plus" retail model tailored to China's e-vapor market. The company has two reportable segments, Core Markets and Europe Acquisition. The majority of the revenue is earn from Core Markets segment.
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