LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.50% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:LBGL LBG Media PLC CHIX:LBGL
61 GF Score
Price £0.33
GF Value £1.50
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is LBG Media 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

LBG Media CHIX:LBGL 61 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LBGL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.50 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 627 Media - Diversified companies, LBG Media ranks better than 57.58% 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. LBG Media's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.50%.

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

CHIX:LBGl' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.5   Med: -0.05   Max: 0
Current: -0.5

During the past 7 years, LBG Media's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -0.50%. And the median was -0.05%.

CHIX:LBGl's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
57.58% of 627 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -1 vs CHIX:LBGl: -0.50

LBG Media (CHIX:LBGl) 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.


LBG Media 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


CHIX:LBGL vs NYT, WLY: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, LBG Media'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.


LBG Media 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, LBG Media's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


CHIX:LBGL
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LBG Media 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 -0.50 mean?
LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.50 as of Mar. 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 LBG Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #266 out of 627 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is LBG Media's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
LBG Media's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. Based on the distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #266 out of 627 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LBG Media has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LBG Media's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #266 out of 627 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts LBG Media in the upper 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified 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 LBG Media and its competitors. LBG Media's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LBG Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.50, compared to a current price of £0.33 — trading 78% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. LBG Media's overall GF Score™ is 61/100. 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 LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50 as of Mar. 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 LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.33 is trading 78% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.50. GuruFocus considers LBG Media to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:LBGL:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.50
  • GF Value™: £1.50 vs. price of £0.33 (78% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100

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


LBG Media Business Description

Other Exchanges LBG:UKS83:Germany
Address 20 Dale Street, Manchester, GBR, M1 1EZ
LBG Media PLC is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an online media publisher. The company produces and distributes digital content across a range of mediums including video, editorial, image, audio, and experience. It principally operates from its London and Manchester offices in the United Kingdom, with smaller operations in select geographies including Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
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