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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. SSP Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SSP Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SSPGl'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.2 Med: -0.25 Max: 0
Current: -0.2
During the past 13 years, SSP Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -14.20%. And the median was -0.25%.
CHIX:SSPGl's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 58.65% of 237
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: -0.6
vs CHIX:SSPGl: -0.20
SSP Group (CHIX:SSPGl) 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.
SSP Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:SSPGL vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, SSP 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.
SSP Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SSP Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SSP Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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 -0.20 mean?
SSP Group (CHIX:SSPGL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 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 SSP Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SSP Group ranks #98 out of 237 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is SSP Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
SSP Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, SSP Group ranks #98 out of 237 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SSP Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SSP Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, SSP Group ranks #98 out of 237 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts SSP Group 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 Restaurants company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Restaurants 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 SSP Group and its competitors. SSP Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SSP Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSP Group (CHIX:SSPGL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.01, compared to a current price of £2.11 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. SSP Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 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 SSP Group (CHIX:SSPGL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 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 SSP Group (CHIX:SSPGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSP Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £2.11 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.01.
GuruFocus considers SSP Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SSPGL:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
GF Value™: £2.01 vs. price of £2.11 (5.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SSPGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SSP Group PLC operates food and beverage units in travel locations such as airports and railway stations. Units range from coffee shops and sandwich bars to casual and fine-dining restaurants. Its units operate under more than 300 different brand names, including both proprietary brands and franchised brands, such as Starbucks and Burger King. Its segments include the UK and Ireland, Continental Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe & Middle East (APAC & EEME).
82GF Score
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