CWLPF (Caldwell Partners International) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.12% (As of May. 2026 )

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Price $0.75
GF Value $0.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Caldwell Partners International 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Caldwell Partners International CWLPF 50 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.12 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates CWLPF with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.65 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Caldwell Partners International's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.12%.


Caldwell Partners International  (OTCPK:CWLPF) 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.


Caldwell Partners International 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


CWLPF vs KFY, RHI, TNET: 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International'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.


Caldwell Partners International 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caldwell Partners International's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caldwell Partners International's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Caldwell Partners International 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Caldwell Partners International's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Nov. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (May. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Nov. 2025 )
=(29.448 - 29.482) / 29.448
=-0.12%

* 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 -0.12 mean?
Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF) has a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.12 as of May. 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors.
Is Caldwell Partners International's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.12. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
Caldwell Partners International's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.12 can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Business Services 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. Caldwell Partners International's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.65, compared to a current price of $0.75 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.12. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF), the current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.12 as of May. 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 Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.75 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.65. GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CWLPF:

  • 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.12
  • GF Value™: $0.65 vs. price of $0.75 (15.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Caldwell Partners International Business Description

Other Exchanges CWL:Canada
Address 79 Wellington Street West, Suite 2410, TD South Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E7
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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