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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. Watts Water Technologies's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
WTS's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 67.36% of 1348
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs WTS: -0.10
Watts Water Technologies (NYSE:WTS) 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.
Watts Water Technologies 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
WTS vs CR, GGG, GNRC: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Watts Water Technologies'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.
Watts Water Technologies 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Watts Water Technologies's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watts Water Technologies'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 -0.10 mean?
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 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 Watts Water Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #440 out of 1348 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Watts Water Technologies' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Watts Water Technologies' current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #440 out of 1348 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Watts Water Technologies has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watts Water Technologies' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CR and GGG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #440 out of 1348 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Watts Water Technologies 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial 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 Watts Water Technologies and its competitors. Watts Water Technologies's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watts Water Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watts Water Technologies (WTS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $272.00, compared to a current price of $355.53 — trading 30.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Watts Water Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Watts Water Technologies (WTS), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 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 Watts Water Technologies (WTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watts Water Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $355.53 is trading 30.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $272.00.
GuruFocus considers Watts Water Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WTS:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: $272.00 vs. price of $355.53 (30.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watts Water Technologies Inc is a U.S.-based company that provides safety, energy efficiency, and water conservation products. Its product portfolio includes residential and commercial flow control products, which are sold for plumbing and hot water applications; HVAC and gas products, including commercial boilers, water heaters, heating solutions, etc.; drainage and water reuse products, including drainage products and engineered rainwater-harvesting solutions; and water quality products, including point-of-use and point-of-entry water filtration, conditioning, and scale prevention systems. Its products are marketed through brands like Watts, Apex, Bradley, Nexa, and others. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the Americas, followed by Europe and the APMEA region.
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