Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 4.57% (As of Apr. 2026 )

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What is Urban Outfitters 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Urban Outfitters FRA:UOF +0.36% 88 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 4.57 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:UOF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.97. 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. Urban Outfitters's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 4.57%.


Urban Outfitters  (FRA:UOF) 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.


Urban Outfitters 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FRA:UOF vs VSXY, GAP, BOOT: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Urban Outfitters'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.


Urban Outfitters 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Urban Outfitters 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Urban Outfitters'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 )
=(89.698 - 85.601) / 89.698
=4.57%

* 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 4.57 mean?
Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 4.57 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 Urban Outfitters and its competitors.
Is Urban Outfitters' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Urban Outfitters' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 4.57. Overall, Urban Outfitters has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Urban Outfitters' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to VSXY and GAP?
Urban Outfitters' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 4.57 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 Urban Outfitters and its competitors. Urban Outfitters's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 4.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban Outfitters stock overvalued right now?
Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) has a current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 4.57. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.97, compared to a current price of €60.64 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 4.57. Urban Outfitters' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 4.57 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 Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban Outfitters stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €60.64 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €51.97.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UOF:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 4.57
  • GF Value™: €51.97 vs. price of €60.64 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Urban Outfitters Business Description

Address 5000 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19112-1495
Founded in 1970, Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters is a multibrand apparel and home goods retailer that operates nearly 800 stores and e-commerce in the US, which accounts for about 87% of sales, as well as in other regions. Its retail nameplates are Urban Outfitters (22% of fiscal 2026 sales), Free People/Movement (26%), and Anthropologie (42%). Retail accounted for 86% of fiscal 2026 revenue, but Urban Outfitters also sells products through a wholesale operation, owns some restaurants, and operates a fast-growing clothing rental and resale business called Nuuly (9% of sales). Urban Outfitters primarily markets to young adults and offers products across apparel (66% of sales), home goods (16% of sales), accessories (13% of sales), and more.
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