IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.90% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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CHIX:IOSD IONOS Group SE CHIX:IOSD
56 GF Score
Price €28.70
GF Value €23.72
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is IONOS Group SE 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

IONOS Group SE CHIX:IOSD 56 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IOSD with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. IONOS Group SE's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.90%.


IONOS Group SE  (CHIX:IOSd) 3-Month 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.


IONOS Group SE 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


CHIX:IOSD vs IBM, ACN, FISV: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, IONOS Group SE's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month 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.


IONOS Group SE 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, IONOS Group SE's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IONOS Group SE's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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IONOS Group SE 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

IONOS Group SE's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )
=(138.088 - 136.847) / 138.088
=0.90%

* 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 mean?
IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for IONOS Group SE and its competitors.
Is IONOS Group SE's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
IONOS Group SE's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90. Overall, IONOS Group SE has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IONOS Group SE's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
IONOS Group SE's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Software company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software industry context. However, 3-Month 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for IONOS Group SE and its competitors. IONOS Group SE's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IONOS Group SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.72, compared to a current price of €28.70 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90. IONOS Group SE's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 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 IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IONOS Group SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.70 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.72. GuruFocus considers IONOS Group SE to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:IOSD:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.90
  • GF Value™: €23.72 vs. price of €28.70 (21% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 1 warning sign

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


IONOS Group SE Business Description

Other Exchanges IOS:GermanyIOS:Austria
Address Elgendorfer Strasse 57, Montabaur, NW, DEU, 56410
IONOS Group SE is an international digitalization partner and cloud enabler for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as for individual users and larger corporate customers. It offers a comprehensive product portfolio in the areas of web presence and productivity, as well as cloud solutions, which is further supported by customer care and infrastructure. In addition, IONOS offers an online marketplace for buying, selling, and parking domains. The company's operating segments include Digital Solutions & Cloud segment which offers its customers customized server products and other solutions to set up an online presence and maintain their IT infrastructure. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Germany.
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