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ELK-Desa Resources BhdXKLS:5228 83 Buyback Yield % is 4.58 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 179% above its 10-year median of 1.64. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5228 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 176 Credit Services companies, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd ranks better than 87.5% 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.
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd Buyback Yield % Related Terms
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* 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:5228 vs V, MA, AXP: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, ELK-Desa Resources 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.
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd Buyback Yield % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ELK-Desa Resources 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.
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.58 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on ELK-Desa Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 179% above median its historical median of 1.64. According to the industry distribution chart, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd ranks #22 out of 176 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Buyback Yield % too high?
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's current Buyback Yield % of 4.58 is 179% above median its 10-year median of 1.64. Based on the distribution chart, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd ranks #22 out of 176 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Buyback Yield % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd ranks #22 out of 176 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places ELK-Desa Resources Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Credit Services company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Credit Services 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 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd and its competitors. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's current Buyback Yield % is 4.58, which is 179% above median its own 10-year median of 1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ELK-Desa Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.42, compared to a current price of RM1.02 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.58, which is 179% above median its 10-year median of 1.64. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.58 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 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.02 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.42.
GuruFocus considers ELK-Desa Resources Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5228:
Buyback Yield %: 4.58 (179% above median its 10-year median of 1.64)
GF Value™: RM1.42 vs. price of RM1.02 (28.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd is a Malaysian company investment holding company. The company's business segments are Hire-purchase financing and other integrated services and the Trading of furniture. The Hire-purchase financing and other integrated services segment is involved in the business of hire-purchase financing for used motor vehicles as well as selling general insurance policies as an insurance agent and the Trading of furniture segment is involved in the business of trading, export, wholesaling, and manufacturing of furniture. The company earns the majority of its revenue from hire-purchase financing.
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