ADCT (ADC Therapeutics) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -12.91% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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What is ADC Therapeutics 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

ADC Therapeutics ADCT +2.34% 35 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -12.91 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ADCT with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. ADC Therapeutics's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -12.91%.


ADC Therapeutics  (NYSE:ADCT) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.


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.


ADC Therapeutics 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


ADCT vs LFCR, DERM, BGM: 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, ADC Therapeutics's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-Month 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.


ADC Therapeutics 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, ADC Therapeutics's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ADC Therapeutics's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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ADC Therapeutics 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

ADC Therapeutics's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Sep. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Sep. 2025 )
=(112.627 - 127.165) / 112.627
=-12.91%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -12.91 mean?
ADC Therapeutics (ADCT) has a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -12.91 as of Mar. 2026. The 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. View historical data for ADC Therapeutics and its competitors.
Is ADC Therapeutics' 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
ADC Therapeutics' current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -12.91. Overall, ADC Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ADC Therapeutics' 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to LFCR and DERM?
ADC Therapeutics' 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -12.91 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, 6-Month 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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. View historical data for ADC Therapeutics and its competitors. ADC Therapeutics's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -12.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ADC Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADC Therapeutics (ADCT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.08, compared to a current price of $1.10 — trading 47.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -12.91. ADC Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ADC Therapeutics (ADCT), the current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -12.91 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 ADC Therapeutics (ADCT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADC Therapeutics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.10 is trading 47.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.08. GuruFocus considers ADC Therapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ADCT:

  • 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -12.91
  • GF Value™: $2.08 vs. price of $1.10 (47.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 5 warning signs

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


ADC Therapeutics Business Description

Address Route de la Corniche 3B, Biopole, Epalinges, CHE, 1066
ADC Therapeutics SA is a commercial-stage oncology-focused biotechnology company. It is involved in the development of antibody-drug conjugates for patients suffering from hematological malignancies and solid tumors. The company's FDA-approved and marketed product, ZYNLONTA (loncastuximab tesirine), is a CD19-directed antibody and alkylating agent conjugate indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy. Additionally, the company's development pipeline comprises LOTIS-2, LOTIS-5, LOTIS-7, and ADCT-241, being developed as potential therapies for different cancer diseases. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
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