SMPL (The Simply Good Foods Co) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 2.26% (As of May. 2026 )

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SMPL The Simply Good Foods Co SMPL
59 GF Score
Price $11.32
GF Value $39.06
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is The Simply Good Foods Co 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

The Simply Good Foods Co SMPL +11.09% 59 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.26 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates SMPL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 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. The Simply Good Foods Co's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 2.26%.


The Simply Good Foods Co  (NAS:SMPL) 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.


The Simply Good Foods Co 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


SMPL vs JBSS, MAMA, WEST: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Simply Good Foods Co'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.


The Simply Good Foods Co 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Simply Good Foods Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Simply Good Foods Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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The Simply Good Foods Co 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

The Simply Good Foods Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Feb. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (May. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Feb. 2026 )
=(90.485 - 88.441) / 90.485
=2.26%

* 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 2.26 mean?
The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 2.26 as of May. 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 The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
The Simply Good Foods Co's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.26. Overall, The Simply Good Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Simply Good Foods Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to JBSS and MAMA?
The Simply Good Foods Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 2.26 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. The Simply Good Foods Co's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.06, compared to a current price of $11.32 — trading 71% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.26. The Simply Good Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.26 as of May. 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.32 is trading 71% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.06. GuruFocus considers The Simply Good Foods Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SMPL:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 2.26
  • GF Value™: $39.06 vs. price of $11.32 (71% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs

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


The Simply Good Foods Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 76L:GermanyS2MP34:Brazil
Address 1225, 17th Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
The Simply Good Foods Co Company is a consumer packaged food and beverage company that develops, markets, and sells protein bars, ready-to-drink protein shakes, sweet and salty snacks, and confectionery products under the Quest, Atkins, and OWYN brands. The products target consumers seeking protein-rich foods with limited sugars and carbohydrates, with OWYN offering plant-based and allergen-tested options. The company distributes mainly in North America through grocery, club, mass merchandise, e-commerce, and specialty channels. It operates two segments: Quest and Atkins, and OWYN. The company operates in North America and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from North America.
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