Kina Securities (ASX:KSL) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.70% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:KSL Kina Securities Ltd ASX:KSL
70 GF Score
Price A$1.23
GF Value A$1.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kina Securities 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Kina Securities ASX:KSL -1.21% 70 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:KSL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.17 (Fairly Valued). Among 150 Diversified Financial Services companies, Kina Securities ranks better than 64% on this metric.

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

3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Kina Securities's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.70%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kina Securities's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:KSL' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.5   Med: -1.45   Max: 0
Current: -0.7

During the past 11 years, Kina Securities's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -18.50%. And the median was -1.45%.

ASX:KSL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
64% of 150 companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: -2.5 vs ASX:KSL: -0.70

Kina Securities (ASX:KSL) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.


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.


Kina Securities 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


ASX:KSL vs FRHC, VOYA: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Kina Securities's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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.


Kina Securities 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Kina Securities's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kina Securities's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


ASX:KSL
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Kina Securities 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).

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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.70 mean?
Kina Securities (ASX:KSL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.70 as of Dec. 2025. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Kina Securities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kina Securities ranks #54 out of 150 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Kina Securities' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Kina Securities' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. Based on the distribution chart, Kina Securities ranks #54 out of 150 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kina Securities has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kina Securities' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Kina Securities ranks #54 out of 150 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Kina Securities 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Diversified Financial Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Diversified Financial Services industry context. However, 3-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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Kina Securities and its competitors. Kina Securities's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kina Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kina Securities (ASX:KSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.17, compared to a current price of A$1.23 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. Kina Securities' overall GF Score™ is 70/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kina Securities (ASX:KSL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70 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 Kina Securities (ASX:KSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kina Securities stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$1.23 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.17. GuruFocus considers Kina Securities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:KSL:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.70
  • GF Value™: A$1.17 vs. price of A$1.23 (4.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100

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


Kina Securities Business Description

Address Douglas Street, PO Box 1141, 9th Level, Kina Bank Haus, Port Moresby, PNG, NCD 121
Kina Securities Ltd provides diversified financial products and services. The company offers banking services, personal and commercial loans, money market operations, provision of share brokerage, fund administration, investment management services asset financing, and corporate advice. The Group's reportable segments include Banking & Finance and Wealth Management. The Banking & Finance segment includes the operations of the Bank while the Wealth Management segment includes fund management and fund administration business. It derives the majority of its revenues from the banking segment.
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