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. DigitalOcean Holdings's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -14.40%.
XSWX:DOCN's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 77.3% of 1850
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs XSWX:DOCN: -14.40
DigitalOcean Holdings (XSWX:DOCN) 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.
DigitalOcean Holdings 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:DOCN vs : 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, DigitalOcean Holdings'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.
DigitalOcean Holdings 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, DigitalOcean Holdings's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DigitalOcean Holdings'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 -14.40 mean?
DigitalOcean Holdings (XSWX:DOCN) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -14.40 as of Mar. 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 DigitalOcean Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DigitalOcean Holdings ranks #1430 out of 1850 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is DigitalOcean Holdings' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
DigitalOcean Holdings' current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.40. Based on the distribution chart, DigitalOcean Holdings ranks #1430 out of 1850 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DigitalOcean Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DigitalOcean Holdings' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, DigitalOcean Holdings ranks #1430 out of 1850 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places DigitalOcean Holdings in the lower 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 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 DigitalOcean Holdings and its competitors. DigitalOcean Holdings's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DigitalOcean Holdings stock overvalued right now?
DigitalOcean Holdings (XSWX:DOCN) has a current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -14.40. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF41.87, compared to a current price of CHF107.86 — trading 157.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.40. DigitalOcean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 DigitalOcean Holdings (XSWX:DOCN), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.40 as of Mar. 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 DigitalOcean Holdings (XSWX:DOCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DigitalOcean Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF107.86 is trading 157.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF41.87.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DOCN:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -14.40
GF Value™: CHF41.87 vs. price of CHF107.86 (157.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:DOCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DigitalOcean Holdings Inc is a cloud computing platform offering on-demand infrastructure and platform tools for developers, start-ups, and small and medium-sized businesses. The customers use the platform for a wide range of cases, such as web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, media and gaming, personal web projects, and managed services, among many others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America and also has a presence in Europe, Asia, and the Rest of the world.
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