Leonteq AG (XSWX:LEON) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.40% (As of Dec. 2025 )

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XSWX:LEON Leonteq AG XSWX:LEON
71 GF Score
Price CHF17.80
GF Value CHF25.32
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What is Leonteq AG 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Leonteq AG XSWX:LEON -2.09% 71 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.40 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LEON with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF25.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Asset Management companies, Leonteq AG ranks worse than 58.28% 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. Leonteq AG's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.40%.

XSWX:LEON's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
58.28% of 966 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.5 vs XSWX:LEON: -1.40

Leonteq AG  (XSWX:LEON) 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.


Leonteq AG 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XSWX:LEON vs BLK, BX, KKR: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Leonteq AG'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.


Leonteq AG 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Leonteq AG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Leonteq AG 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Leonteq AG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

1-Year Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2024 )
=(17.452 - 17.704) / 17.452
=-1.4%

* 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 -1.40 mean?
Leonteq AG (XSWX:LEON) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.40 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Leonteq AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Leonteq AG ranks #563 out of 966 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is Leonteq AG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Leonteq AG's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.40. Based on the distribution chart, Leonteq AG ranks #563 out of 966 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Leonteq AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leonteq AG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Leonteq AG ranks #563 out of 966 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Leonteq AG 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 an Asset Management company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management 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 Leonteq AG and its competitors. Leonteq AG's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leonteq AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leonteq AG (XSWX:LEON) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF25.32, compared to a current price of CHF17.80 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.40. Leonteq AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Leonteq AG (XSWX:LEON), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.40 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Leonteq AG (XSWX:LEON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leonteq AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF17.80 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF25.32. GuruFocus considers Leonteq AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:LEON:

  • 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.40
  • GF Value™: CHF25.32 vs. price of CHF17.80 (29.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Leonteq AG Business Description

Other Exchanges LEONz:UK0QNE:UK
Address Europaallee 39, Zurich, CHE, 8004
Leonteq AG is a Swiss fintech company with a marketplace for structured investment solutions. Based on proprietary modern technology, the company offers derivative investment products and services. Leonteq acts as both a direct issuer of its products and as a partner to other financial institutions. Leonteq further enables life insurance companies and banks to produce capital-efficient, unit-linked pension products with guarantees. The company has a presence in its home market of Switzerland and other parts of Europe, as well as an established footprint in Asia and other regions.
71GF Score

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