Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.23% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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XKLS:0225 Southern Cable Group Bhd XKLS:0225
81 GF Score
Price RM2.57
GF Value RM1.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Cable Group Bhd 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Southern Cable Group Bhd XKLS:0225 +0.78% 81 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.23 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0225 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

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

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.23%.


Southern Cable Group Bhd  (XKLS:0225) 3-Month 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.


Southern Cable Group Bhd 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:0225 vs VRT, BE: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Southern Cable Group Bhd's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month 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.


Southern Cable Group Bhd 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Southern Cable Group Bhd's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cable Group Bhd's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Southern Cable Group Bhd 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Southern Cable Group Bhd's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )
=(1127.995 - 1130.645) / 1127.995
=-0.23%

* 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.23 mean?
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.23 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.23. Overall, Southern Cable Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cable Group Bhd's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.23 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, 3-Month 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.22, compared to a current price of RM2.57 — trading 110.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.23. Southern Cable Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.23 as of Mar. 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.57 is trading 110.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.22. GuruFocus considers Southern Cable Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0225:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.23
  • GF Value™: RM1.22 vs. price of RM2.57 (110.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southern Cable Group Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 42, Jalan Merbau Pulas, Kawasan Perusahaan Kuala Ketil, Kuala Ketil, KDH, MYS, 09300
Southern Cable Group Bhd is a manufacturer of cables and wires. The company's portfolio includes cables and wires used for power distribution and transmission, communications, as well as control and instrumentation applications. Its reportable operating segments are Power cables and wires, Communications cables and wires, Control and instrumentation cables and wires, and Related products and services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Power cables and wires, which are used in electrical systems for the distribution of power. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its local markets and also exports its products to other regions.
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