Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00% (As of Jun. 2026 )

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What is Springer Nature AG KGaA 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Springer Nature AG KGaA XTER:SPG +0.50% 44 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XTER:SPG with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 5 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. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.

Springer Nature AG KGaA  (XTER:SPG) 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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

XTER:SPG vs NYT, WLY: 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Springer Nature AG KGaA 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Springer Nature AG KGaA's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )
=(198.889 - 198.889) / 198.889
=0.00%

* 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 0.00 mean?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. The current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA Business Description

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Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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