Platinum Asset Management (FRA:PIJ) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 4.46% (As of Jun. 2025 )

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FRA:PIJ Platinum Asset Management Ltd FRA:PIJ
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What is Platinum Asset Management 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Platinum Asset Management FRA:PIJ 12 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 4.46 as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:PIJ with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.37. The stock has 3 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. Platinum Asset Management's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 4.46%.


Platinum Asset Management  (FRA:PIJ) 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.


Platinum Asset Management 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FRA:PIJ vs ETV, RQI, ETG: 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Platinum Asset Management'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.


Platinum Asset Management 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Platinum Asset Management's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Platinum Asset Management 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Platinum Asset Management's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jun. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2024 )
=(582.167 - 556.215) / 582.167
=4.46%

* 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 4.46 mean?
Platinum Asset Management (FRA:PIJ) has a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 4.46 as of Jun. 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 Platinum Asset Management and its competitors.
Is Platinum Asset Management's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Platinum Asset Management's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 4.46. Overall, Platinum Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Platinum Asset Management's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to ETV and RQI?
Platinum Asset Management's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 4.46 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 Platinum Asset Management and its competitors. Platinum Asset Management's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 4.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Platinum Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Platinum Asset Management (FRA:PIJ) has a current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 4.46. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.37, compared to a current price of €0.38 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 4.46. Platinum Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 3 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 Platinum Asset Management (FRA:PIJ), the current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 4.46 as of Jun. 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.

Is Platinum Asset Management (FRA:PIJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Platinum Asset Management stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.38 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.37.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PIJ:

  • 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 4.46
  • GF Value™: €0.37 vs. price of €0.38 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Platinum Asset Management Business Description

Address Level 8, 7 Macquarie Place, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
L1 Group was formed through the strategic merger of two Australian investment management firms: Platinum Asset Management, a Sydney-based international equities manager founded in 1994, and L1 Capital, a Melbourne-based boutique founded in 2007 with diversified capabilities across equities, alternatives, and property investments. The combined entity serves a diverse client base encompassing institutional investors, wholesale clients, high-net-worth individuals, and retail investors across both domestic and international markets. The firm has approximately AUD 17 billion in funds under management as of June 2025.
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