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Kelsian GroupASX:KLS +0.23%93 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 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 431 Transportation companies, Kelsian Group ranks better than 54.99% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Kelsian Group's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
ASX:KLS's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 54.99% of 431
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs ASX:KLS: -0.20
Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.
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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:KLS vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Kelsian Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kelsian Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kelsian Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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.
What does a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 mean?
Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 as of Dec. 2025. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Kelsian Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #194 out of 431 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Kelsian Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Kelsian Group's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #194 out of 431 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #194 out of 431 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Kelsian Group in the upper 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Transportation company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation industry context. However, 1-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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Kelsian Group and its competitors. Kelsian Group's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. 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$4.28 — trading 29% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 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$4.28 is trading 29% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.03.
GuruFocus considers Kelsian Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:KLS:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
GF Value™: A$6.03 vs. price of A$4.28 (29% below fair value)
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 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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