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George Kent Malaysia BhdXKLS:3204 29 Buyback Yield % is 0.15 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3204 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 528 Construction companies, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 60.04% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* 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.
XKLS:3204 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd Buyback Yield % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.15 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on George Kent Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 4.42. According to the industry distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #211 out of 528 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Buyback Yield % too high?
George Kent Malaysia Bhd's current Buyback Yield % of 0.15 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 4.42. Based on the distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #211 out of 528 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, George Kent Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Buyback Yield % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #211 out of 528 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts George Kent Malaysia Bhd in the upper half of its industry. Historically, George Kent Malaysia Bhd's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 4.42 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Construction company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Construction industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on George Kent Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's current Buyback Yield % is 0.15, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is George Kent Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.15, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 0.26. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.15 as of Jul. 15, 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Kent Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42.
GuruFocus considers George Kent Malaysia Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3204:
Buyback Yield %: 0.15 (42% below median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.27 (35.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3204 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd is an engineering company involved in manufacturing, trading, and investment, development of services development of water infrastructure projects, and provision of construction services. Its core businesses are in the water and construction industries. The company exports its products to Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Kenya, South Africa, South America, and the United Kingdom. It operates through the following segments: Engineering, Metering, and Others.
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