Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.24% (As of Apr. 2026 )

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FRA:CS2 Casey's General Stores Inc FRA:CS2
78 GF Score
Price €716.00
GF Value €404.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Casey's General Stores 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Casey's General Stores FRA:CS2 +2.52% 78 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.24 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CS2 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €404.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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. Casey's General Stores's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.24%.


Casey's General Stores  (FRA:CS2) 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.


Casey's General Stores 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FRA:CS2 vs WSM, DKS, ULTA: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Casey's General Stores'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.


Casey's General Stores 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Casey's General Stores's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Casey's General Stores's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Casey's General Stores 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Casey's General Stores's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jan. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Apr. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jan. 2026 )
=(36.992 - 36.904) / 36.992
=0.24%

* 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 0.24 mean?
Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.24 as of Apr. 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 Casey's General Stores and its competitors.
Is Casey's General Stores' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Casey's General Stores' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.24. Overall, Casey's General Stores has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Casey's General Stores' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to WSM and DKS?
Casey's General Stores' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.24 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Casey's General Stores and its competitors. Casey's General Stores's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Casey's General Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €404.71, compared to a current price of €716.00 — trading 76.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.24. Casey's General Stores' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.24 as of Apr. 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 Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casey's General Stores stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €716.00 is trading 76.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €404.71. GuruFocus considers Casey's General Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CS2:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.24
  • GF Value™: €404.71 vs. price of €716.00 (76.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CS2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Casey's General Stores Business Description

Address One Se Convenience Boulevard, Ankeny, IA, USA, 50021
Casey's General Stores Inc serves as convenience store chain with its 2,900 locations, positioned in the Midwest United States. About half of Casey's stores are located in rural towns with populations under 5,000. While fueling stations serve as a key traffic driver, about two-thirds of the company's gross profit stems from in-store sales of grocery items, prepared meals, and general merchandise. Casey's owns more than 90% of its stores and operates the majority of its warehousing and distribution processes internally.
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