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Malayan Banking BhdMLYNF 67 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MLYNF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Banks companies, Malayan Banking Bhd ranks better than 56.92% 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. Malayan Banking Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malayan Banking Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MLYNF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.2 Med: -4.5 Max: -0.1
Current: -0.1
During the past 13 years, Malayan Banking Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%. The lowest was -11.20%. And the median was -4.50%.
MLYNF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 56.92% of 1040
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs MLYNF: -0.10
Malayan Banking Bhd (OTCPK:MLYNF) 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.
Malayan Banking Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Malayan Banking Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Malayan Banking Bhd'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.
Malayan Banking Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Malayan Banking Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malayan Banking Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Malayan Banking Bhd 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 -0.10 mean?
Malayan Banking Bhd (MLYNF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Malayan Banking Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malayan Banking Bhd ranks #448 out of 1040 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Malayan Banking Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Malayan Banking Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Malayan Banking Bhd ranks #448 out of 1040 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malayan Banking Bhd has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malayan Banking Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Malayan Banking Bhd ranks #448 out of 1040 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Malayan Banking Bhd 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 Banks company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks 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 Malayan Banking Bhd and its competitors. Malayan Banking Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malayan Banking Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Banking Bhd (MLYNF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.59, compared to a current price of $2.58 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Malayan Banking Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Malayan Banking Bhd (MLYNF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 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 Malayan Banking Bhd (MLYNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Banking Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.58 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.59.
GuruFocus considers Malayan Banking Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MLYNF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: $2.59 vs. price of $2.58 (0.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLYNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malayan Banking Bhd is engaged in the businesses of banking and finance, Islamic banking, investment banking, including stockbroking, underwriting of general and life insurance, general and family takaful, trustee and nominee services, and asset management. The company's segment includes Group Community Financial Services, Group Corporate Banking and Global Markets; Group Investment Banking; Group Asset Management; Group Insurance and Takaful; Head Office and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Group Community Financial Services segment. The Group has operations in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei, People's Republic of China, Hong Kong SAR, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand.
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