Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.04% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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XKLS:5247 Karex Bhd XKLS:5247
41 GF Score
Price RM0.47
GF Value RM0.78
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Karex Bhd 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Karex Bhd XKLS:5247 +1.08% 41 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.04 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5247 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.78 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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. Karex Bhd's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.04%.


Karex Bhd  (XKLS:5247) 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.


Karex Bhd 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:5247 vs PG, CL, KVUE: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Karex 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.


Karex Bhd 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Karex Bhd's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Karex Bhd 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Karex 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 )
=(1053.461 - 1053.000) / 1053.461
=0.04%

* 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 0.04 mean?
Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.04 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 Karex Bhd and its competitors.
Is Karex Bhd's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Karex Bhd's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.04. Overall, Karex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karex Bhd's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to PG and CL?
Karex Bhd's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.04 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Karex Bhd and its competitors. Karex Bhd's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.78, compared to a current price of RM0.47 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.04. Karex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 6 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 Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.04 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 Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.47 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.78. GuruFocus considers Karex Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5247:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.04
  • GF Value™: RM0.78 vs. price of RM0.47 (39.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Karex Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 594, Persiaran Raja Lumu, Pandamaran Industrial Estate, Port Klang, SGR, MYS, 42000
Karex Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, its main business activities comprise investment holding, manufacture, and sale of sexual wellness, medical, and other health-related products. These activities are located in Malaysia, Thailand, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom. It is principally engaged in manufacturing and selling condoms, personal lubricants, latex probe covers, oral dams, and others. The operating segments of the company are Sexual wellness, which generates maximum profits, Medical, and Others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the Americas and the rest from Asia, Europe, and Africa.
41GF Score

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