JCAP (Jefferson Capital) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 5.02% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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What is Jefferson Capital 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Jefferson Capital JCAP +3.61% 17 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 5.02 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JCAP with a GF Score™ of 17/100. 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. Jefferson Capital's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 5.02%.


Jefferson Capital  (NAS:JCAP) 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.


Jefferson Capital 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


JCAP vs LU, WRLD, FINV: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Jefferson Capital'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.


Jefferson Capital 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Jefferson Capital's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Jefferson Capital 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Jefferson Capital'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 )
=(58.299 - 55.372) / 58.299
=5.02%

* 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 5.02 mean?
Jefferson Capital (JCAP) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 5.02 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 Jefferson Capital and its competitors.
Is Jefferson Capital's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Jefferson Capital's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 5.02. Overall, Jefferson Capital has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jefferson Capital's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to LU and WRLD?
Jefferson Capital's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 5.02 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services 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 Credit Services company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Credit Services 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 Jefferson Capital and its competitors. Jefferson Capital's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 5.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jefferson Capital stock overvalued right now?
Jefferson Capital (JCAP) has a current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 5.02. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 5.02. Jefferson Capital's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Jefferson Capital (JCAP), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 5.02 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.

Jefferson Capital Business Description

Address 600 South Highway 169, Suite 1575, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55426
Jefferson Capital Inc and its subsidiaries operate in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Latin America, providing debt recovery solutions across a broad range of consumer receivables, including credit card, automotive, utilities, telecom, and other accounts. The Company mainly purchases portfolios of consumer receivables from independent third parties at deep discounts to face value and manages these portfolios by working with individuals as obligations are repaid and financial recovery is achieved, including accounts subject to bankruptcy proceedings. In addition, the Company provides debt servicing and portfolio management services to credit originators for non-performing loans and generates revenue through credit card acquisition programs.
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