FOSL (Fossil Group) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.09% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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FOSL Fossil Group Inc FOSL
47 GF Score
Price $4.02
GF Value $1.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Fossil Group 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Fossil Group FOSL -0.25% 47 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.09 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FOSL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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. Fossil Group's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.09%.


Fossil Group  (NAS:FOSL) 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.


Fossil Group 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FOSL vs FWDI, RCKY, DBI: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Fossil Group'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.


Fossil Group 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fossil Group's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fossil Group 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Fossil Group'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 )
=(58.354 - 58.404) / 58.354
=-0.09%

* 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 -0.09 mean?
Fossil Group (FOSL) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.09 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 Fossil Group and its competitors.
Is Fossil Group's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Fossil Group's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.09. Overall, Fossil Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fossil Group's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to FWDI and RCKY?
Fossil Group's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.09 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Fossil Group and its competitors. Fossil Group's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fossil Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group (FOSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.18, compared to a current price of $4.02 — trading 240.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.09. Fossil Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 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 Fossil Group (FOSL), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.09 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 Fossil Group (FOSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.02 is trading 240.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.18. GuruFocus considers Fossil Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FOSL:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.09
  • GF Value™: $1.18 vs. price of $4.02 (240.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Fossil Group Business Description

Other Exchanges FSL:GermanyFOSL:Austria
Address 901 S. Central Expressway, Richardson, TX, USA, 75080
Fossil Group Inc is a design, innovation, and distribution company in consumer fashion accessories, offering products such as watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts, and sunglasses. It designs, develops, markets, and distributes products under its owned brands FOSSIL, SKAGEN, MICHELE, RELIC, and ZODIAC. It operates through Americas, Europe, and Asia segments, each including sales to wholesale and distributor customers, as well as Company-owned retail stores and e-commerce activities based on the location of the selling entity. The Americas segment contributes the majority of revenue and includes sales across Canada, Latin America, and the United States, while the Europe and Asia segments cover their respective regions. Each segment provides similar products and services.
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