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International Workplace GroupCHIX:IWGL +1.48%60 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 as of Jun. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IWGL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Real Estate companies, International Workplace Group ranks better than 80.07% 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. International Workplace Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Workplace Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:IWGl'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.7 Med: 0.25 Max: 1.4
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, International Workplace Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.40%. The lowest was -7.70%. And the median was 0.25%.
CHIX:IWGl's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 80.07% of 843
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: -1.8
vs CHIX:IWGl: 0.40
International Workplace Group (CHIX:IWGl) 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.
International Workplace Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:IWGL vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, International Workplace Group'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.
International Workplace Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, International Workplace Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Workplace Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
International Workplace Group 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 0.40 mean?
International Workplace Group (CHIX:IWGL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40 as of Jun. 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 International Workplace Group and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 0.25. According to the industry distribution chart, International Workplace Group ranks #168 out of 843 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is International Workplace Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
International Workplace Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Based on the distribution chart, International Workplace Group ranks #168 out of 843 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, International Workplace Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Workplace Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, International Workplace Group ranks #168 out of 843 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places International Workplace Group in the top 20% 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 Real Estate company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Real Estate 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 International Workplace Group and its competitors. International Workplace Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Workplace Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Workplace Group (CHIX:IWGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.02, compared to a current price of £1.81 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. International Workplace Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Workplace Group (CHIX:IWGL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 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 International Workplace Group (CHIX:IWGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Workplace Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.81 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.02.
GuruFocus considers International Workplace Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:IWGL:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.40 (60% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: £2.02 vs. price of £1.81 (10.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:IWGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Workplace Group PLC owns a network of business centers leased to various business customers and offers flexible workspace options. It owns and operates brands like Regus, Spaces, Signature, HQ, and No 18. The company operates in three principal geographical segments: the Americas; Europe, the Middle East, Africa; and Asia-Pacific. The Americas segment generates the majority proportion of revenue.
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