Fuller Smith & Turner (LSE:FSTA) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 1.79% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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What is Fuller Smith & Turner 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Fuller Smith & Turner LSE:FSTA -0.27% 80 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:FSTA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 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. Fuller Smith & Turner's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 1.79%.

Fuller Smith & Turner  (LSE:FSTA) 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.

Fuller Smith & Turner 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

LSE:FSTA vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Fuller Smith & Turner'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.

Fuller Smith & Turner 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fuller Smith & Turner's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fuller Smith & Turner's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Fuller Smith & Turner 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Fuller Smith & Turner's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Sep. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Sep. 2025 )
=(53.940 - 52.975) / 53.940
=1.79%

* 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 1.79 mean?
Fuller Smith & Turner (LSE:FSTA) has a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 1.79 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 Fuller Smith & Turner and its competitors.
Is Fuller Smith & Turner's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Fuller Smith & Turner's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.79. Overall, Fuller Smith & Turner has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fuller Smith & Turner's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
Fuller Smith & Turner's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 1.79 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Restaurants 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 Fuller Smith & Turner and its competitors. Fuller Smith & Turner's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fuller Smith & Turner stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuller Smith & Turner (LSE:FSTA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.50, compared to a current price of £7.42 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.79. Fuller Smith & Turner's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Fuller Smith & Turner (LSE:FSTA), the current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.79 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 Fuller Smith & Turner (LSE:FSTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuller Smith & Turner stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £7.42 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.50. GuruFocus considers Fuller Smith & Turner to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:FSTA:

  • 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 1.79
  • GF Value™: £7.50 vs. price of £7.42 (1.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Fuller Smith & Turner Business Description

Address 86-93 Strand-on-the-Green, Pier House, London, GBR, W4 3NN
Fuller Smith & Turner PLC is a family-owned operator of pubs and hotels in the United Kingdom. The company functions through two segments: Managed Pubs and Hotels and Tenanted Inns. Managed Pubs and Hotels, which comprises managed pubs, managed hotels, Bel & The Dragon, and Cotswold Inns & Hotels. Tenanted Inns, comprises pubs operated by third parties under tenancy or lease agreements. Managed Pubs and Hotels segment generates majority of the revenue for the company. All of the Group's business is within the UK.
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