Lipocine (STU:2VT0) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -10.29% (As of Jun. 2026 )

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STU:2VT0 Lipocine Inc STU:2VT0
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What is Lipocine 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Lipocine STU:2VT0 47 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -10.29 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:2VT0 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.36. The stock has 4 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. Lipocine's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -10.29%.


Lipocine  (STU:2VT0) 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.


Lipocine 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


STU:2VT0 vs NXTC, VYNE, QNCX: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Lipocine'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.


Lipocine 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Lipocine's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lipocine 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Lipocine's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )
=(7.475 - 8.244) / 7.475
=-10.29%

* 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 -10.29 mean?
Lipocine (STU:2VT0) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -10.29 as of Jun. 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 Lipocine and its competitors.
Is Lipocine's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Lipocine's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -10.29. Overall, Lipocine has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lipocine's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to NXTC and VYNE?
Lipocine's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -10.29 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Biotechnology 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 Lipocine and its competitors. Lipocine's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -10.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lipocine stock overvalued right now?
Lipocine (STU:2VT0) has a current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -10.29. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.36, compared to a current price of €3.94 — trading 67.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -10.29. Lipocine's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 Lipocine (STU:2VT0), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -10.29 as of Jun. 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 Lipocine (STU:2VT0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lipocine stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.94 is trading 67.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.36.

Key valuation signals for STU:2VT0:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -10.29
  • GF Value™: €2.36 vs. price of €3.94 (67.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:2VT0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lipocine Business Description

Other Exchanges LPCN:USA
Address 675 Arapeen Drive, Suite 202, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 84108
Lipocine Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is engaged in research and development for the delivery of drugs using its proprietary delivery technology. Its principal operation is to provide oral delivery solutions for existing drugs. Lipocine develops its drug candidates, or it develops drug candidates on behalf of or in collaboration with corporate partners. The company's product TLANDO is an oral testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). It also has other products in the pipeline, such as LPCN 1144, TLANDO, TLANDO XR, LPCN 1148, LPCN 1107, LPCN 1154, and LIP RAL7 Technology. The Company has a single reportable segment, research, and development for the delivery of drugs using its proprietary delivery technology.
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