Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00% (As of Jan. 2026 )

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FRA:CS3 Close Brothers Group PLC FRA:CS3
59 GF Score
Price €4.80
GF Value €4.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Close Brothers Group 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Close Brothers Group FRA:CS3 +0.84% 59 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CS3 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio only apply to companies whose reporting frequency is 3 months.

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What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Jan. 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 Close Brothers Group and its competitors.
Is Close Brothers Group's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Close Brothers Group's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Overall, Close Brothers Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Close Brothers Group's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to PNC?
Close Brothers Group's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks 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 Close Brothers Group and its competitors. Close Brothers Group's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Close Brothers Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.13, compared to a current price of €4.80 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Close Brothers Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jan. 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 Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close Brothers Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.80 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.13. GuruFocus considers Close Brothers Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CS3:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: €4.13 vs. price of €4.80 (16.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Close Brothers Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CBGPY:USACBGl:UKCBG:UK
Address 10 Crown Place, London, GBR, EC2A 4FT
Close Brothers Group PLC is a banking group that provides lending, deposit-taking, and securities trading services. The group mostly offers services to small businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom. Its operating segments are: Commercial, Retail, and Property. Maximum revenue is generated from its Commercial segment, which mainly offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market. The Retail segment provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers, and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates; and the Property segment offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.
59GF Score

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