Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 2.19% (As of Feb. 2026 )

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What is Vertu Motors 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Vertu Motors CHIX:VTUL 47 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.19 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VTUL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 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. Vertu Motors's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 2.19%.


Vertu Motors  (CHIX:VTUl) 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.


Vertu Motors 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


CHIX:VTUL vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Vertu Motors'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.


Vertu Motors 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vertu Motors's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vertu Motors 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Vertu Motors'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 )
=(316.916 - 309.980) / 316.916
=2.19%

* 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 2.19 mean?
Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) has a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 2.19 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 Vertu Motors and its competitors.
Is Vertu Motors' 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Vertu Motors' current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.19. Overall, Vertu Motors has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertu Motors' 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to CVNA and PAG?
Vertu Motors' 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 2.19 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vertu Motors and its competitors. Vertu Motors's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertu Motors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.72, compared to a current price of £0.83 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.19. Vertu Motors' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 9 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 Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL), the current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.19 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 Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.83 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.72. GuruFocus considers Vertu Motors to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:VTUL:

  • 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 2.19
  • GF Value™: £0.72 vs. price of £0.83 (15.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Vertu Motors Business Description

Other Exchanges VTMTF:USAVTU:UKV2N:Germany
Address Vertu House, 5th Avenue Business Park, Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, GBR, NE11 0XA
Vertu Motors PLC is an automotive retailer in the United Kingdom. The business activity of the group includes selling new cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and used vehicles, together with after-sale services. It operates through various franchise dealerships, such as Volkswagen, Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Kia, Toyota, and many others. The company generates maximum revenue from used cars.
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