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Watches of Switzerland GroupCHIX:WOSGL -1.05%88 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 as of Apr. 2026, which is 367% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WOSGL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 691 Retail - Cyclical companies, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks better than 76.27% 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. Watches of Switzerland Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Watches of Switzerland Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:WOSGl'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.7
Current: 0.7
During the past 11 years, Watches of Switzerland Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.70%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.15%.
CHIX:WOSGl's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 76.27% of 691
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs CHIX:WOSGl: 0.70
Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGl) 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.
Watches of Switzerland Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:WOSGL vs TPR, SIG: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Watches of Switzerland 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.
Watches of Switzerland Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watches of Switzerland Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watches of Switzerland Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Watches of Switzerland 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 0.70 mean?
Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 as of Apr. 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 Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors. This is 367% above median its historical median of 0.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #164 out of 691 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Watches of Switzerland Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 is 367% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Based on the distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #164 out of 691 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Watches of Switzerland Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watches of Switzerland Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #164 out of 691 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Watches of Switzerland Group in the top 24% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors. Watches of Switzerland Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70, which is 367% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.27, compared to a current price of £7.09 — trading 34.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70, which is 367% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Watches of Switzerland Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 as of Apr. 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £7.09 is trading 34.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.27.
GuruFocus considers Watches of Switzerland Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:WOSGL:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.70 (367% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: £5.27 vs. price of £7.09 (34.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:WOSGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is a retailer of luxury watches and jewellerys in the United Kingdom. Other than luxury watch offerings, the company also offers luxury jewellery, fashion, and classic watches and a range of watch and jewellery aftercare services. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Europe, and the United States, of which the majority of the revenue comes from the United Kingdom and Europe segment.
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