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The historical data trend for AirAsia Group 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:5238 vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, AirAsia Group 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.
AirAsia Group Bhd Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, AirAsia Group Bhd's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AirAsia Group 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.
AirAsia Group Bhd (XKLS:5238) has a Buyback Yield % of -26.51 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on AirAsia Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AirAsia Group Bhd ranks #249 out of 277 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is AirAsia Group Bhd's Buyback Yield % too high?
AirAsia Group Bhd's current Buyback Yield % is -26.51. Based on the distribution chart, AirAsia Group Bhd ranks #249 out of 277 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AirAsia Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AirAsia Group Bhd's Buyback Yield % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, AirAsia Group Bhd ranks #249 out of 277 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places AirAsia Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. 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 Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.09, based on 277 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. 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 AirAsia Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AirAsia Group Bhd's current Buyback Yield % is -26.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AirAsia Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AirAsia Group Bhd (XKLS:5238) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.60, compared to a current price of RM1.13 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -26.51. AirAsia Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 AirAsia Group Bhd (XKLS:5238), the current Buyback Yield % is -26.51 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 AirAsia Group Bhd (XKLS:5238) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AirAsia Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.13 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.60.
GuruFocus considers AirAsia Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5238:
Buyback Yield %: -26.51
GF Value™: RM1.60 vs. price of RM1.13 (29.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AirAsia X Bhd is a medium-haul low-cost airline operating in the Asia-Pacific region. The company is servicing scheduled flight operations to Australia (Sydney, Melbourne and Perth), China (Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Xi'an), India (New Delhi), South Korea (Seoul), Japan (Tokyo, Osaka and Sapporo), Taiwan (Taipei), Indonesia (Bali), Saudi Arabia (Jeddah and Medina), Kazakhstan (Almaty) and Kenya (Nairobi) from two hubs: Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. The Group's operating segment consists of Air Operator Certificate (AOC) held under the AirAsia brand, and is categorised as Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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