CGROF (Character Group (The)) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 2.45% (As of Feb. 2026 )

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CGROF Character Group (The) PLC CGROF
70 GF Score
Price $3.26
GF Value $2.56
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What is Character Group (The) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Character Group (The) CGROF +0.30% 70 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.45 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CGROF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.56. The stock has 10 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. Character Group (The)'s current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 2.45%.


Character Group (The)  (OTCPK:CGROF) 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.


Character Group (The) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


CGROF vs AS, HAS, LTH: 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Character Group (The)'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.


Character Group (The) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Character Group (The)'s 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Character Group (The)'s 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Character Group (The) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Character Group (The)'s 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Aug. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Feb. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Aug. 2025 )
=(18.017 - 17.576) / 18.017
=2.45%

* 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 2.45 mean?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 2.45 as of Feb. 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 Character Group (The) and its competitors.
Is Character Group (The)'s 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Character Group (The)'s current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.45. Overall, Character Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Character Group (The)'s 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to AS and HAS?
Character Group (The)'s 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 2.45 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Character Group (The) and its competitors. Character Group (The)'s current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Character Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 2.45. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.56, compared to a current price of $3.26 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.45. Character Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF), the current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.45 as of Feb. 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Character Group (The) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.26 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.56.

Key valuation signals for CGROF:

  • 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 2.45
  • GF Value™: $2.56 vs. price of $3.26 (27.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Character Group (The) Business Description

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Address 86-88 Coombe Road, 2nd Floor, New Malden, Surrey, GBR, KT3 4QS
Character Group (The) PLC is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and international distribution of toys, games, and giftware, including licensed products based on film, television, comic, and digital characters. The Group designs and distributes a wide range of toys and playthings across Pre-school, Boys, Girls, and Activity and Crafts categories, with brands such as Goo Jit Zu, Peppa Pig, and Sticki Rolls. Its principal markets are the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, with operations across Europe and the rest of the world, and international expansion is a key area of focus. The Group partners on an exclusive basis with overseas toy producers, serves toy retailers, independent stores, and distributors, and generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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