Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.58% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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CHIX:RYAI Ryanair Holdings PLC CHIX:RYAI
89 GF Score
Price €26.33
GF Value €24.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ryanair Holdings 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Ryanair Holdings CHIX:RYAI 89 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.58 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RYAI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs 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. Ryanair Holdings's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.58%.

Ryanair Holdings  (CHIX:RYAi) 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.

Ryanair Holdings 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

CHIX:RYAI vs DAL, UAL, LUV: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Ryanair Holdings'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.

Ryanair Holdings 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ryanair Holdings's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ryanair Holdings's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Ryanair Holdings 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Ryanair Holdings'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 )
=(1049.991 - 1043.932) / 1049.991
=0.58%

* 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 0.58 mean?
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.58 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 Ryanair Holdings and its competitors.
Is Ryanair Holdings' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ryanair Holdings' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.58. Overall, Ryanair Holdings has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryanair Holdings' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
Ryanair Holdings' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.58 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation 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 Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. Ryanair Holdings's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryanair Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.53, compared to a current price of €26.33 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.58. Ryanair Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 warning signs 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.58 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €26.33 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.53. GuruFocus considers Ryanair Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RYAI:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.58
  • GF Value™: €24.53 vs. price of €26.33 (7.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Ryanair Holdings Business Description

Address Airside Business Park, Swords, County Dublin, Dublin, IRL, K67 NY94
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, known for its extensive network and highly efficient business model. Operating over 3,600 flights daily across 240-plus destinations in 40 countries, Ryanair has built its success on offering affordable air travel while maintaining tight control over costs. The airline primarily uses Boeing 737 aircraft, including the newer 737 8-200 "Gamechanger" variant, which simplifies operations and reduces expenses. Ryanair focuses on high passenger volume, ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency, ensuring its position as a leading airline in Europe.
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