K&S (ASX:KSC) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -31.30% (As of Dec. 2025 )

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What is K&S 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

K&S ASX:KSC 64 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -31.30 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:KSC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Transportation companies, K&S ranks worse than 90.72% 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. K&S's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -31.30%.

ASX:KSC's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
90.72% of 431 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: -0.3 vs ASX:KSC: -31.30

K&S  (ASX:KSC) 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.


K&S 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


ASX:KSC vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, K&S'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.


K&S 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, K&S's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where K&S's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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K&S 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

K&S's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

1-Year Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2024 )
=(136.849 - 179.618) / 136.849
=-31.3%

* 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 -31.30 mean?
K&S (ASX:KSC) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -31.30 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 K&S and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, K&S ranks #391 out of 431 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is K&S's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
K&S's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -31.30. Based on the distribution chart, K&S ranks #391 out of 431 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K&S has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K&S's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, K&S ranks #391 out of 431 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places K&S 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 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 K&S and its competitors. K&S's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -31.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K&S stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K&S (ASX:KSC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.98, compared to a current price of A$3.05 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -31.30. K&S's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 K&S (ASX:KSC), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -31.30 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 K&S (ASX:KSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K&S stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$3.05 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.98. GuruFocus considers K&S to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:KSC:

  • 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -31.30
  • GF Value™: A$2.98 vs. price of A$3.05 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs

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


K&S Business Description

Address 141-147 Jubilee Highway West, Mount Gambier, SA, AUS, 5290
K&S Corp Ltd is a transportation and logistics company. It provides transport and logistics, warehousing, and fuel distribution. The company's operating segments include Australian Transport, Fuels, and New Zealand Transport. It generates maximum revenue from the Australian Transport segment.
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