WTBCF (Whitbread) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 4.80% (As of Feb. 2026 )


WTBCF Whitbread PLC WTBCF
64 GF Score
Price $31.09
GF Value $42.12
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Whitbread 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Whitbread WTBCF 64 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.80 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates WTBCF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.12. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 370 Travel & Leisure companies, Whitbread ranks better than 89.73% 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. Whitbread's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.80%.

WTBCF's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
89.73% of 370 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: -0.2 vs WTBCF: 4.80

Whitbread  (OTCPK:WTBCF) 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.

Whitbread 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

WTBCF vs MAR, HLT, H: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Whitbread'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.

Whitbread 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Whitbread's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Whitbread's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Whitbread 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Whitbread's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

1-Year Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Feb. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Feb. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Feb. 2025 )
=(175.624 - 167.142) / 175.624
=4.8%

* 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 4.80 mean?
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 4.80 as of Feb. 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 Whitbread and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #38 out of 370 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Whitbread's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Whitbread's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.80. Based on the distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #38 out of 370 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Whitbread has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitbread's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #38 out of 370 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Whitbread in the top 10% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Whitbread and its competitors. Whitbread's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitbread stock overvalued right now?
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 4.80. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.12, compared to a current price of $31.09 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.80. Whitbread's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Whitbread (WTBCF), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.80 as of Feb. 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 Whitbread (WTBCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $31.09 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.12.

Key valuation signals for WTBCF:

  • 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 4.80
  • GF Value™: $42.12 vs. price of $31.09 (26.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WTBCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Whitbread Business Description

Address Porz Avenue, Whitbread Court, Houghton Hall Business Park, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, GBR, LU5 5XE
Whitbread PLC owns hotels and restaurants that operate in the United Kingdom. It operates more than 800 hotels under the Premier Inn brand and provides services in relation to accommodation and food both in the UK and internationally. Restaurant brands include Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar Block and Others. Geographically the company derives majority of revenue from UK division.
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