Pollen Street Group (CHIX:POLNL) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.20% (As of Dec. 2025)

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CHIX:POLNL Pollen Street Group Ltd CHIX:POLNL
74 GF Score
Price £8.32
GF Value £11.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Pollen Street Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Pollen Street Group CHIX:POLNL -1.65% 74 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:POLNL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.17 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,128 Asset Management companies, Pollen Street Group ranks better than 80.5% 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. Pollen Street Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.20%.

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

CHIX:POLNl' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.4   Med: -17.6   Max: 3.7
Current: 2.2

During the past 10 years, Pollen Street Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.70%. The lowest was -46.40%. And the median was -17.60%.

CHIX:POLNl's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
80.5% of 1128 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.8 vs CHIX:POLNl: 2.20

Pollen Street Group (CHIX:POLNl) 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.


Pollen Street Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


CHIX:POLNL vs BLK, BX, KKR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Pollen Street 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.


Pollen Street Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Pollen Street Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


CHIX:POLNL
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Pollen Street 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 2.20 mean?
Pollen Street Group (CHIX:POLNL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Pollen Street Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pollen Street Group ranks #220 out of 1128 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Pollen Street Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Pollen Street Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20. Based on the distribution chart, Pollen Street Group ranks #220 out of 1128 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pollen Street Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pollen Street Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Pollen Street Group ranks #220 out of 1128 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Pollen Street 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 an Asset Management company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management 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 Pollen Street Group and its competitors. Pollen Street Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pollen Street Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pollen Street Group (CHIX:POLNL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.17, compared to a current price of £8.32 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20. Pollen Street Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 Pollen Street Group (CHIX:POLNL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Pollen Street Group (CHIX:POLNL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pollen Street Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £8.32 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.17. GuruFocus considers Pollen Street Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:POLNL:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.20
  • GF Value™: £11.17 vs. price of £8.32 (25.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100

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


Pollen Street Group Business Description

Other Exchanges POLN:UK
Address 11-12 Hanover Square, London, GBR, W1S 1JJ
Pollen Street Group Ltd is an independent, alternative investment management company dedicated to investing in the financial and business services sectors. The company has two segments: the Asset Manager and Investment Company. The Asset Manager segment charges management and performance fees to the Investment company segment for managing the segment's assets. The Investment Company segment consists of the Group Investment Assets and borrowings. The company has experience investing in credit and private equity strategies and has a consistent track record of delivering top-tier returns. Geographically, it operates in UK and Europe.
74GF Score

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