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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. Link Real Estate Investment Trust's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.45%.
Link Real Estate Investment Trust (OTCPK:LKREF) 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.
Link Real Estate Investment Trust 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LKREF vs SPG, O, KIM: 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Link Real Estate Investment Trust'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.
Link Real Estate Investment Trust 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Link Real Estate Investment Trust's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Link Real Estate Investment Trust's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
* 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 -0.45 mean?
Link Real Estate Investment Trust (LKREF) has a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.45 as of Mar. 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 Link Real Estate Investment Trust and its competitors.
Is Link Real Estate Investment Trust's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Link Real Estate Investment Trust's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.45. Overall, Link Real Estate Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link Real Estate Investment Trust's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to SPG and O?
Link Real Estate Investment Trust's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.45 can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the REITs 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 Link Real Estate Investment Trust and its competitors. Link Real Estate Investment Trust's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link Real Estate Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link Real Estate Investment Trust (LKREF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.84, compared to a current price of $5.30 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.45. Link Real Estate Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Link Real Estate Investment Trust (LKREF), the current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.45 as of Mar. 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 Link Real Estate Investment Trust (LKREF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link Real Estate Investment Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.30 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.84.
GuruFocus considers Link Real Estate Investment Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LKREF:
6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.45
GF Value™: $4.84 vs. price of $5.30 (9.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LKREF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Link Real Estate Investment Trust Business Description
Link REIT is Asia's largest REIT, listed in 2005 to privatize retail assets held by the Hong Kong Housing Authority. It owns 154 properties and around 57,000 car park spaces. It expanded its investment mandate in 2014 to allow overseas acquisitions, and has since acquired retail, office, and logistics properties in China, as well as an office development project in Hong Kong. Link also expanded its footprint to Sydney, Melbourne, London, and Singapore.
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