LondonMetric Property (CHIX:LMPL) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -33.40% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:LMPL LondonMetric Property PLC CHIX:LMPL
81 GF Score
Price £1.97
GF Value £2.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is LondonMetric Property 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

LondonMetric Property CHIX:LMPL -0.93% 81 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -33.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LMPL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 600 REITs companies, LondonMetric Property ranks worse than 95.5% 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. LondonMetric Property's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -33.40%.

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

CHIX:LMPl' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.4   Med: -7.3   Max: 0
Current: -33.4

During the past 13 years, LondonMetric Property's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -33.40%. And the median was -7.30%.

CHIX:LMPl's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
95.5% of 600 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: -2.9 vs CHIX:LMPl: -33.40

LondonMetric Property (CHIX:LMPl) 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.


LondonMetric Property 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


CHIX:LMPL vs PLD, PSA, EXR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, LondonMetric Property'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.


LondonMetric Property 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, LondonMetric Property's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LondonMetric Property 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 -33.40 mean?
LondonMetric Property (CHIX:LMPL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -33.40 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 LondonMetric Property and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LondonMetric Property ranks #573 out of 600 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 95.5%.
Is LondonMetric Property's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
LondonMetric Property's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -33.40. Based on the distribution chart, LondonMetric Property ranks #573 out of 600 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LondonMetric Property has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LondonMetric Property's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PLD and PSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, LondonMetric Property ranks #573 out of 600 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places LondonMetric Property 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 REITs company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the REITs 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 LondonMetric Property and its competitors. LondonMetric Property's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -33.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LondonMetric Property stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LondonMetric Property (CHIX:LMPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.25, compared to a current price of £1.97 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -33.40. LondonMetric Property's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 LondonMetric Property (CHIX:LMPL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -33.40 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 LondonMetric Property (CHIX:LMPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LondonMetric Property stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.97 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.25. GuruFocus considers LondonMetric Property to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:LMPL:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -33.40
  • GF Value™: £2.25 vs. price of £1.97 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs

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


LondonMetric Property Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges LNSPF:USALMP:UK5PP:Germany
Address One Curzon Street, London, GBR, W1J 5HB
LondonMetric Property PLC is a real estate company that is engaged in property investment and development across the United Kingdom. The Group operates predominantly in the United Kingdom.
81GF Score

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