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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. Sandoz Group AG's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.50%.
XSWX:SDZ's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 64.48% of 504
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: -1.8
vs XSWX:SDZ: -0.50
Sandoz Group AG (XSWX:SDZ) 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.
Sandoz Group AG 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:SDZ vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Sandoz Group 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.
Sandoz Group AG 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Sandoz Group AG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sandoz Group AG'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 -0.50 mean?
Sandoz Group AG (XSWX:SDZ) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.50 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 Sandoz Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sandoz Group AG ranks #179 out of 504 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Sandoz Group AG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sandoz Group AG's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Sandoz Group AG ranks #179 out of 504 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sandoz Group AG has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandoz Group AG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Sandoz Group AG ranks #179 out of 504 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Sandoz Group AG 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 a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Sandoz Group AG and its competitors. Sandoz Group AG's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandoz Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandoz Group AG (XSWX:SDZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF46.76, compared to a current price of CHF73.00 — trading 56.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. Sandoz Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Sandoz Group AG (XSWX:SDZ), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50 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 Sandoz Group AG (XSWX:SDZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandoz Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF73.00 is trading 56.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF46.76.
GuruFocus considers Sandoz Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SDZ:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.50
GF Value™: CHF46.76 vs. price of CHF73.00 (56.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SDZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sandoz is one of the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the world, generating over $11 billion annually from off-patent drugs. Once part of Novartis, Sandoz spun off and went public in October 2023. Generics, including small molecules and complex injectables, make up roughly 75% of Sandoz's total sales, and the firm has a significant presence in Europe, the United States, and other key international markets. Sandoz generates its remaining sales from biosimilars and is among the leaders in the space. Sandoz launched Europe's first biosimilar, Omnitrope, in 2006, as well as the first US biosimilar, Zarxio, in 2015. It has over 10 launched biosimilars in a number of markets and over 20 assets in its pipeline.
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