Bath & Body Works (LTS:0JSC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 4.30% (As of Apr. 2026) — 72% Above Median

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LTS:0JSC Bath & Body Works Inc LTS:0JSC
59 GF Score
Price $17.72
GF Value $33.83
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Bath & Body Works 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Bath & Body Works LTS:0JSC -7.97% 59 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.30 as of Apr. 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 2.50. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JSC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 688 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bath & Body Works ranks better than 95.2% 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. Bath & Body Works's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.30%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bath & Body Works's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0JSC' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.7   Med: 2.5   Max: 13.9
Current: 4.3

During the past 13 years, Bath & Body Works's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 13.90%. The lowest was -6.70%. And the median was 2.50%.

LTS:0JSC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
95.2% of 688 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.4 vs LTS:0JSC: 4.30

Bath & Body Works (LTS:0JSC) 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.


Bath & Body Works 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


LTS:0JSC vs MNSO, RH, ASO: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bath & Body Works'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.


Bath & Body Works 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bath & Body Works's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bath & Body Works's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Bath & Body Works 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 4.30 mean?
Bath & Body Works (LTS:0JSC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 4.30 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 Bath & Body Works and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #33 out of 688 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Bath & Body Works' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Bath & Body Works' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 4.30 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #33 out of 688 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bath & Body Works has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bath & Body Works' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MNSO and RH?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #33 out of 688 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Bath & Body Works in the top 5% 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 Bath & Body Works and its competitors. Bath & Body Works's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.30, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bath & Body Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bath & Body Works (LTS:0JSC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.83, compared to a current price of $17.72 — trading 47.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.30, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 2.50. Bath & Body Works' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Bath & Body Works (LTS:0JSC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.30 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 Bath & Body Works (LTS:0JSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bath & Body Works stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $17.72 is trading 47.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.83. GuruFocus considers Bath & Body Works to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JSC:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 4.30 (72% above median its 10-year median of 2.50)
  • GF Value™: $33.83 vs. price of $17.72 (47.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bath & Body Works Business Description

Address Three Limited Parkway, Columbus, OH, USA, 43230
Bath & Body Works is a specialty home fragrance and fragrant body care retailer operating under the Bath & Body Works, C.O. Bigelow, and White Barn brands. The company generates most of its business in North America, with just 4% of sales from international markets in fiscal 2025. For fiscal 2025, 77% of sales stemmed from the brick-and-mortar network of more than 1,900 retail stores, similar to 2024 levels, as consumer shopping patterns remained normal. Future growth is expected from store upgrades, digital and international channels, as well as adjacent category expansions like men's and lip.
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