International Biotechnology Trust (LSE:IBT) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 5.41% (As of Feb. 2026 )

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What is International Biotechnology Trust 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

International Biotechnology Trust LSE:IBT +0.45% 28 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 5.41 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:IBT with a GF Score™ of 28/100. 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. International Biotechnology Trust's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 5.41%.

International Biotechnology Trust  (LSE:IBT) 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.

International Biotechnology Trust 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

LSE:IBT vs VRTX, REGN, MRNA: 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, International Biotechnology 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.

International Biotechnology Trust 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, International Biotechnology Trust's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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International Biotechnology Trust 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

International Biotechnology Trust's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Aug. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Feb. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Aug. 2025 )
=(33.727 - 31.903) / 33.727
=5.41%

* 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 5.41 mean?
International Biotechnology Trust (LSE:IBT) has a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 5.41 as of Feb. 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 International Biotechnology Trust and its competitors.
Is International Biotechnology Trust's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
International Biotechnology Trust's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 5.41. Overall, International Biotechnology Trust has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Biotechnology Trust's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
International Biotechnology Trust's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 5.41 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Biotechnology 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 International Biotechnology Trust and its competitors. International Biotechnology Trust's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 5.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Biotechnology Trust stock overvalued right now?
International Biotechnology Trust (LSE:IBT) has a current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 5.41. The current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 5.41. International Biotechnology Trust's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 International Biotechnology Trust (LSE:IBT), the current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 5.41 as of Feb. 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.

International Biotechnology Trust Business Description

Address 1 London Wall Place, London, GBR, EC2Y 5AU
International Biotechnology Trust PLC is an investment trust company. It aims at achieving long-term capital growth by investing in biotechnology and other life sciences companies. It seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of companies which has good growth prospects. It focuses on investments in biotechnology companies which are engaged in on drug discovery and development, medical devices companies and healthcare services provider. The invests in various financial instruments such as equities, index-linked securities, debt securities, cash deposits, money market instruments ,and foreign currency exchange transactions. Its revenue comprises of dividend, interest and other income from investment made.
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