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Character Group (The)CGROF +0.30%70 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30 as of Feb. 2026, which is 2200% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates CGROF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.56. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 462 Travel & Leisure companies, Character Group (The) ranks better than 88.96% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Character Group (The)'s current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Character Group (The)'s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CGROF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.9 Med: 0.1 Max: 17.1
Current: 2.3
During the past 13 years, Character Group (The)'s highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 17.10%. The lowest was -22.90%. And the median was 0.10%.
CGROF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 88.96% of 462
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs CGROF: 2.30
Character Group (The) (OTCPK:CGROF) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
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.
Character Group (The) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CGROF vs AS, HAS, LTH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Character Group (The)'s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year 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.
Character Group (The) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Character Group (The)'s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Character Group (The)'s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Character Group (The) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.30 mean?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.30 as of Feb. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Character Group (The) and its competitors. This is 2200% above median its historical median of 0.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #51 out of 462 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Character Group (The)'s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Character Group (The)'s current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.30 is 2200% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #51 out of 462 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Character Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Character Group (The)'s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #51 out of 462 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Character Group (The) in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, 3-Year 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-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Character Group (The) and its competitors. Character Group (The)'s current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30, which is 2200% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Character Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.30. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.56, compared to a current price of $3.26 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30, which is 2200% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Character Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Character Group (The) (CGROF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30 as of Feb. 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Character Group (The) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.26 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.56.
Key valuation signals for CGROF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.30 (2200% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: $2.56 vs. price of $3.26 (27.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CGROF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Character Group (The) PLC is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and international distribution of toys, games, and giftware, including licensed products based on film, television, comic, and digital characters. The Group designs and distributes a wide range of toys and playthings across Pre-school, Boys, Girls, and Activity and Crafts categories, with brands such as Goo Jit Zu, Peppa Pig, and Sticki Rolls. Its principal markets are the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, with operations across Europe and the rest of the world, and international expansion is a key area of focus. The Group partners on an exclusive basis with overseas toy producers, serves toy retailers, independent stores, and distributors, and generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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