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RTC GroupLSE:RTC 76 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:RTC with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.07 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 685 Business Services companies, RTC Group ranks better than 97.81% 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. RTC Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RTC Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:RTC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.4 Med: -1.35 Max: 5
Current: 5
During the past 13 years, RTC Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.00%. The lowest was -14.40%. And the median was -1.35%.
LSE:RTC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 97.81% of 685
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs LSE:RTC: 5.00
RTC Group (LSE:RTC) 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.
RTC Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LSE:RTC vs RHI, KFY, TNET: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, RTC 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.
RTC Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, RTC Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RTC 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 5.00 mean?
RTC Group (LSE:RTC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 5.00 as of Jun. 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 RTC Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #15 out of 685 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is RTC Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
RTC Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.00. Based on the distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #15 out of 685 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RTC Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTC Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to RHI and KFY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #15 out of 685 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places RTC Group in the top 2% 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 Business Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Business Services 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 RTC Group and its competitors. RTC Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RTC Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTC Group (LSE:RTC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.07, compared to a current price of £0.95 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.00. RTC Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100. 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 RTC Group (LSE:RTC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.00 as of Jun. 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 RTC Group (LSE:RTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTC Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.95 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.07.
GuruFocus considers RTC Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:RTC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 5.00
GF Value™: £1.07 vs. price of £0.95 (11.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:RTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RTC Group PLC is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the provision of engineering and technical recruitment services that provide temporary and permanent labor to a broad range of industries and customers in both domestic and international markets. It focuses on white and blue-collar recruitment, providing temporary, permanent, and contingent staff to a range of industries and clients in both domestic and international markets. The Group's operating segments include UK Recruitment, UK Central Services, and International Recruitment. The majority of its revenues are generated from the UK Recruitment segment. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, and the rest from the United States and the Middle East.
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