LSGOF (Land Securities Group) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LSGOF Land Securities Group PLC LSGOF
66 GF Score
Price $8.90
GF Value $7.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Land Securities Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Land Securities Group LSGOF 66 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSGOF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 600 REITs companies, Land Securities Group ranks better than 78% 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. Land Securities Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.

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

LSGOF' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.7   Med: -0.2   Max: 3.8
Current: -0.2

During the past 13 years, Land Securities Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.80%. The lowest was -13.70%. And the median was -0.20%.

LSGOF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
78% of 600 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: -2.9 vs LSGOF: -0.20

Land Securities Group (OTCPK:LSGOF) 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.


Land Securities Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


LSGOF vs VICI, WPC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Land Securities 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.


Land Securities Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Land Securities Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Land Securities 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 -0.20 mean?
Land Securities Group (LSGOF) 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 Land Securities Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Land Securities Group ranks #132 out of 600 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Land Securities Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Land Securities Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Land Securities Group ranks #132 out of 600 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Land Securities Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Land Securities Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Land Securities Group ranks #132 out of 600 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Land Securities Group in the top 22% 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 REITs company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the REITs 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 Land Securities Group and its competitors. Land Securities 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 Land Securities Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Land Securities Group (LSGOF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.86, compared to a current price of $8.90 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Land Securities Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Land Securities Group (LSGOF), 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 Land Securities Group (LSGOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Land Securities Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.90 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.86. GuruFocus considers Land Securities Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSGOF:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
  • GF Value™: $7.86 vs. price of $8.90 (13.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Land Securities Group Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 100 Victoria Street, London, GBR, SW1E 5JL
Land Securities Group PLC is a real estate investment trust engaged in buying, selling, developing, and managing commercial property in the United Kingdom. The company's real estate portfolio is made up of office, retail, and leisure spaces in the London and Greater London regions. Office locations in London's West End, offices in the City of London, and shopping centers comprise the majority of the value of Land Securities' total assets. The company derives nearly all of its revenue in the form of rental income from medium- to long-term leases with tenants. Land Securities' overall net rental income is fairly evenly split between revenue from its London office properties and its retail properties in Greater London. It segments as Office-led, Retail-led, Residential-led and Other assets.
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