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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. Philip Morris International's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
XSWX:PMI's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 76.19% of 21
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs XSWX:PMI: -0.10
Philip Morris International (XSWX:PMI) 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.
Philip Morris International 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:PMI vs MO, TPB, UVV: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Philip Morris International'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.
Philip Morris International 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Philip Morris International's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Philip Morris International'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?
Philip Morris International (XSWX:PMI) 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 Philip Morris International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Philip Morris International ranks #5 out of 21 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Philip Morris International's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Philip Morris International's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Philip Morris International ranks #5 out of 21 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Philip Morris International has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philip Morris International's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MO and TPB?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Philip Morris International ranks #5 out of 21 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Philip Morris International in the top 24% 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 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 Philip Morris International and its competitors. Philip Morris International'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 Philip Morris International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philip Morris International (XSWX:PMI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF128.09, compared to a current price of CHF148.00 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Philip Morris International's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 Philip Morris International (XSWX:PMI), 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 Philip Morris International (XSWX:PMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philip Morris International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF148.00 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF128.09.
GuruFocus considers Philip Morris International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:PMI:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: CHF128.09 vs. price of CHF148.00 (15.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:PMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heat sticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings, primarily outside of the US. With the 2023 acquisition of Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer of traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches primarily in the US and Scandinavia, PMI is not only dominant in smokable products but also has the Iqos and Zyn brands, which respectively dominate heated tobacco and nicotine pouches in most markets. It also owns the Veev brand in vapes.
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