Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -11.02% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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MIL:1SPCE Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc MIL:1SPCE
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What is Virgin Galactic Holdings 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Virgin Galactic Holdings MIL:1SPCE +3.83% 43 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -11.02 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SPCE with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 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. Virgin Galactic Holdings's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -11.02%.


Virgin Galactic Holdings  (MIL:1SPCE) 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.


Virgin Galactic Holdings 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


MIL:1SPCE vs MRLN, BUKS, ISSC: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Virgin Galactic Holdings'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.


Virgin Galactic Holdings 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Virgin Galactic Holdings's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Virgin Galactic Holdings's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Virgin Galactic Holdings 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Virgin Galactic Holdings'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 )
=(73.327 - 81.409) / 73.327
=-11.02%

* 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 -11.02 mean?
Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -11.02 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings and its competitors.
Is Virgin Galactic Holdings' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Virgin Galactic Holdings' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -11.02. Overall, Virgin Galactic Holdings has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virgin Galactic Holdings' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to MRLN and BUKS?
Virgin Galactic Holdings' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -11.02 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings and its competitors. Virgin Galactic Holdings's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -11.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virgin Galactic Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.11, compared to a current price of €2.50 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -11.02. Virgin Galactic Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -11.02 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.

Is Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virgin Galactic Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.50 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.11. GuruFocus considers Virgin Galactic Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1SPCE:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -11.02
  • GF Value™: €4.11 vs. price of €2.50 (39.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SPCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Virgin Galactic Holdings Business Description

Address 1700 Flight Way, Tustin, CA, USA, 92782
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc is a United States-based vertically integrated aerospace company pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals & researchers, and it also manufactures air and space vehicles. Using technologies, the company is developing a spaceflight system designed to offer its customers a multi-day and transformative experience. This culminates in a spaceflight that includes views of Earth from space and several minutes of weightlessness that will launch from Spaceport America, New Mexico.
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