IP Group (CHIX:IPOL) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 3.81% (As of Dec. 2025 )

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What is IP Group 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

IP Group CHIX:IPOL -2.52% 38 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 3.81 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IPOL with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 6 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. IP Group's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 3.81%.

IP Group  (CHIX:IPOl) 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.

IP Group 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

CHIX:IPOL vs BLK, BX, KKR: 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, IP Group'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.

IP Group 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, IP Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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IP Group 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

IP Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jun. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jun. 2025 )
=(918.418 - 883.428) / 918.418
=3.81%

* 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 3.81 mean?
IP Group (CHIX:IPOL) has a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 3.81 as of Dec. 2025. 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 IP Group and its competitors.
Is IP Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
IP Group's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 3.81. Overall, IP Group has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IP Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
IP Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 3.81 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management 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 IP Group and its competitors. IP Group's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 3.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IP Group stock overvalued right now?
IP Group (CHIX:IPOL) has a current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 3.81. The current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 3.81. IP Group's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 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 IP Group (CHIX:IPOL), the current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 3.81 as of Dec. 2025. 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.

IP Group Business Description

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Address 3 Pancras Square, 2nd Floor, Kings Cross, London, GBR, N1C 4AG
IP Group PLC is an early-stage science investor supporting businesses in deeptech, life sciences, and cleantech. It helps develop intellectual property-based companies through partnerships with research universities. The group provides its portfolio companies with financial capital from outside sources or its resources. IP Group also provides companies with guidance and mentorship. The group operates in the following segments: Venture Capital investing in Healthier Future thematic area, Venture Capital investing in Tech-enriched Future thematic area, Venture Capital investing in Regenerative Future thematic area, Venture Capital investing in others, and the management of third-party funds and the provision of corporate finance advice.
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