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Alaska Air GroupALK -0.95%81 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ALK with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 585 Transportation companies, Alaska Air Group ranks better than 88.55% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five 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. Alaska Air Group's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.30%.
ALK's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 88.55% of 585
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: -1.3
vs ALK: 1.30
Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) 5-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.
Alaska Air Group 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ALK vs CPA, SKYW, ALGT: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Alaska Air Group's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-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.
Alaska Air Group 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Alaska Air Group's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alaska Air Group's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Alaska Air Group 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the latest six years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 mean?
Alaska Air Group (ALK) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 as of Jun. 2026. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Alaska Air Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #67 out of 585 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Alaska Air Group's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Alaska Air Group's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30. Based on the distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #67 out of 585 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alaska Air Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alaska Air Group's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CPA and SKYW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #67 out of 585 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Alaska Air Group in the top 12% 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Transportation company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation industry context. However, 5-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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Alaska Air Group and its competitors. Alaska Air Group's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alaska Air Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group (ALK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $63.06, compared to a current price of $52.05 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30. Alaska Air Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alaska Air Group (ALK), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30 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 Alaska Air Group (ALK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $52.05 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $63.06.
GuruFocus considers Alaska Air Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ALK:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.30
GF Value™: $63.06 vs. price of $52.05 (17.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alaska Air Group Inc operates two airlines, Alaska and Horizon, in three operating segments. The Alaska Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Alaska's Boeing and Airbus jet aircraft for passengers and cargo throughout the U.S., and in parts of Mexico and Costa Rica. The Regional segment includes Horizon's and other third-party carriers' scheduled air transportation for passengers across a shorter distance network within the U.S. and Canada under capacity purchase agreements. The Hawaiian Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Hawaiian's Boeing and Airbus aircraft for passengers and cargo. It earns revenues from Passenger tickets, including ticket breakage and net of taxes and fees, Passenger ancillary, and Mileage Plan passenger revenue.
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