Applied Corporate Finance by Aswath Damodaran

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What This Means by ProTips - Management has been aggressively buying back shares

When a company's management is actively repurchasing its own shares, it essentially means they are utilizing the company's capital to buy its own stock from the market. This reduces the number of shares available, which can increase the earnings per share (EPS) and potentially elevate the stock's price. Often, this action is seen as a bullish signal, implying that the management believes the company's shares are undervalued.



Translated words from the picture:

• Pyöräily-Cycling
• Nopeus-Speed
• Kesto-Duration
• Matka-Distance
• Keskinopeus-Average speed

Share Buybacks: A share buyback or repurchase is a transaction where a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace. This reduces the number of outstanding shares, which can increase the ownership stake of remaining shareholders.
Earnings Per Share: Share buybacks can increase the company's earnings per share (EPS), a key metric used to gauge a company's profitability. With fewer shares outstanding, the EPS increases even if the company's net income stays the same.
Bullish Indicator: Management typically decides to buy back shares when they believe the stock is undervalued. This could signal that they expect the company's performance and stock price to improve in the future.
Investor Confidence: Aggressive share buybacks can bolster investor confidence. If the management is willing to invest its own capital back into the company, it might indicate that they are confident in the company's future prospects.

However, it's crucial to understand the context in which the buyback is occurring. If a company is taking on significant debt to buy back shares or if the buyback comes at the expense of investing in future growth, it could be a cause for concern. Always consider a broad range of factors when evaluating a company's financial health and potential for future growth.

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