ASOS (CHIX:ASCL) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -6.10% (As of Feb. 2026)

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What is ASOS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

ASOS CHIX:ASCL +0.58% 50 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.10 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ASCL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 692 Retail - Cyclical companies, ASOS ranks worse than 78.18% 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. ASOS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -6.10%.

The historical rank and industry rank for ASOS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:ASCl' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.1   Med: -3.15   Max: 0
Current: -6.1

During the past 13 years, ASOS's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -6.10%. And the median was -3.15%.

CHIX:ASCl's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
78.18% of 692 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.4 vs CHIX:ASCl: -6.10

ASOS (CHIX:ASCl) 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.


ASOS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


CHIX:ASCL vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, ASOS'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.


ASOS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ASOS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ASOS 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).

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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -6.10 mean?
ASOS (CHIX:ASCL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -6.10 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 ASOS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ASOS ranks #541 out of 692 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is ASOS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
ASOS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.10. Based on the distribution chart, ASOS ranks #541 out of 692 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ASOS has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASOS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, ASOS ranks #541 out of 692 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places ASOS in the lower half of its industry. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 ASOS and its competitors. ASOS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASOS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASOS (CHIX:ASCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.38, compared to a current price of £3.47 — trading 45.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.10. ASOS's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 8 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 ASOS (CHIX:ASCL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.10 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 ASOS (CHIX:ASCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASOS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £3.47 is trading 45.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.38. GuruFocus considers ASOS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ASCL:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -6.10
  • GF Value™: £2.38 vs. price of £3.47 (45.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 8 warning signs

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


ASOS Business Description

Address Hampstead Road, Greater London House, London, GBR, NW1 7FB
Asos is a global e-commerce player focusing on fashion and cosmetics and targeting the youth segment (20-somethings) globally. Of its revenue, 45% comes from its UK home market, 30% from other European Union countries, 13% from the United States, 12% from the rest of the world. The company ships to 240 countries from its three warehouses located in the UK, continental Europe, and the United States. It offers over 85 000 products on its website from third-party brands and its own labels.
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