Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -14.60% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:KLS Kelsian Group Ltd ASX:KLS
93 GF Score
Price A$4.44
GF Value A$6.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kelsian Group 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Kelsian Group ASX:KLS -0.22% 93 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.60 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:KLS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Transportation companies, Kelsian Group ranks worse than 87.16% on this metric.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Kelsian Group's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -14.60%.

ASX:KLS's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
87.16% of 553 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: -1.9 vs ASX:KLS: -14.60

Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.


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.


Kelsian Group 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


ASX:KLS vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Kelsian Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year 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.


Kelsian Group 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kelsian Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kelsian Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Kelsian Group 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the eleven years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).

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What does a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -14.60 mean?
Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) has a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -14.60 as of Dec. 2025. The 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. View historical data for Kelsian Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #482 out of 553 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Kelsian Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Kelsian Group's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.60. Based on the distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #482 out of 553 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kelsian Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelsian Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #482 out of 553 companies for 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Kelsian Group in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Transportation company?
A good 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation industry context. However, 10-Year 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 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. View historical data for Kelsian Group and its competitors. Kelsian Group's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelsian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.03, compared to a current price of A$4.44 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.60. Kelsian Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS), the current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.60 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$4.44 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.03. GuruFocus considers Kelsian Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:KLS:

  • 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -14.60
  • GF Value™: A$6.03 vs. price of A$4.44 (26.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:KLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kelsian Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CY4:Germany
Address 26 Flinders Street, Level 3, Adelaide, SA, AUS, 5000
Kelsian operates public transport bus services throughout Australia, Singapore, and the UK on behalf of state governments. In the private sector, the group provides commuter transport services to resource companies, corporates, and education providers in Australia and the United States. Kelsian also provides marine transportation and a variety of tourism-related services throughout Australia, including ferry services, leisure cruises, accommodation, bus tours, and packaged holidays. In February 2026, Kelsian announced it had entered into an agreement to divest the leisure-centric tourism assets.
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