River Global (LSE:RVRG) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.20% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is River Global 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

River Global LSE:RVRG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20 as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,126 Asset Management companies, River Global ranks better than 74.51% 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. River Global's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.20%.

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

LSE:RVRG' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -435.1   Med: -4.9   Max: 1.2
Current: 1.2

During the past 13 years, River Global's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.20%. The lowest was -435.10%. And the median was -4.90%.

LSE:RVRG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
74.51% of 1126 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.8 vs LSE:RVRG: 1.20

River Global (LSE:RVRG) 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.

River Global 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

LSE:RVRG vs BLK, BX, KKR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, River Global'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.

River Global 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


River Global 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 1.20 mean?
River Global (LSE:RVRG) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20 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 River Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, River Global ranks #287 out of 1126 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is River Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
River Global's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20. Based on the distribution chart, River Global ranks #287 out of 1126 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does River Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, River Global ranks #287 out of 1126 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts River Global 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 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 River Global and its competitors. River Global's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is River Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, River Global (LSE:RVRG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.29, compared to a current price of £0.02 — trading 92.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20. 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 River Global (LSE:RVRG), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20 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.

River Global Business Description

Other Exchanges RVRB:UKDYJ1:Germany
Address 30 Coleman Street, Monmouth, GBR, EC2R 5AL
River Global PLC is principally involved in the provision of asset and wealth management services. The has two segment Equities and Digital Platform. For Active Equities, assets are managed by the Group and are identified by the rights attributable to A Ordinary Shareholders [RVRG]. The Digital Platform is operated via an associated company and are identified by the rights attributable to B Ordinary Shareholders [RVRB].