Ec Excel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5192) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -6.62% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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XKLS:5192 Ec Excel Holdings Bhd XKLS:5192
41 GF Score
Price RM0.81
GF Value RM0.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ec Excel Holdings Bhd 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Ec Excel Holdings Bhd XKLS:5192 41 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -6.62 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5192 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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. Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -6.62%.


Ec Excel Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5192) 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.


Ec Excel Holdings Bhd 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:5192 vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Ec Excel Holdings 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.


Ec Excel Holdings Bhd 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Ec Excel Holdings Bhd 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Ec Excel Holdings 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 )
=(202.286 - 215.668) / 202.286
=-6.62%

* 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 -6.62 mean?
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5192) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -6.62 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 Ec Excel Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -6.62. Overall, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -6.62 can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 a Steel company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Steel 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 Ec Excel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -6.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ec Excel Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5192) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.68, compared to a current price of RM0.81 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -6.62. Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 7 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 Ec Excel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5192), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -6.62 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 Ec Excel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5192) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.81 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.68. GuruFocus considers Ec Excel Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5192:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -6.62
  • GF Value™: RM0.68 vs. price of RM0.81 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5192 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ec Excel Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan 7/5, Lot 3707, Taman Industri Selesa Jaya, Balakong, SGR, MYS, 43300
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd, formerly known as K. Seng Seng Corp Bhd, is an investment holding company. The company operates through the segments of Stainless steel and metal-related products, Marine hardware and consumables, Engineering and Project works, Other industrial hardware, and Investment holding. The key revenue is derived from the Stainless Steel and metal-related products segment, which involves the manufacture and sales of stainless steel tubes and pipes, and the processing of stainless steel sheet products. The group has a business presence in Malaysia; Republic of Singapore; Republic of Singapore; Australia; Republic of Indonesia; and Brunei, of which it generates maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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