Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20% (As of Dec. 2025 )

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LSE:DNLM Dunelm Group PLC LSE:DNLM
79 GF Score
Price £8.95
GF Value £12.04
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Dunelm Group 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Dunelm Group LSE:DNLM +0.79% 79 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:DNLM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £12.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 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. Dunelm Group's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.


Dunelm Group  (LSE:DNLM) 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.


Dunelm Group 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


LSE:DNLM vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Dunelm 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.


Dunelm Group 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dunelm Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dunelm Group 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Dunelm 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 )
=(201.283 - 201.679) / 201.283
=-0.20%

* 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 -0.20 mean?
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) has a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 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 Dunelm Group and its competitors.
Is Dunelm Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Dunelm Group's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Overall, Dunelm Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dunelm Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
Dunelm Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Dunelm Group and its competitors. Dunelm Group's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dunelm Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £12.04, compared to a current price of £8.95 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Dunelm Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM), the current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 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.

Is Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dunelm Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £8.95 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £12.04. GuruFocus considers Dunelm Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DNLM:

  • 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
  • GF Value™: £12.04 vs. price of £8.95 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Dunelm Group Business Description

Address Watermead Business Park, Dunelm Store Support Centre, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, GBR, LE7 1AD
Dunelm Group PLC is a UK home-furnishing retailer. The company operates superstores, high street stores, and multichannel retail formats, such as online and telephone ordering. The diverse product offering ranges from textiles, such as bedding, curtains, cushions, quilts, and pillows, to kitchenware and dining. The products have exclusive designs and are sold under premium brands such as Dorma. Dunelm offers customers high-quality products in a broad price spectrum, supported by customer service and support. The group has one reportable segment, which is the operations to enable the retail of homewares in the UK and Ireland.
79GF Score

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