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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. Public Bank Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Public Bank Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Public Bank Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -0.70%. And the median was 0.00%.
PBLOF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: -0.2 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Public Bank Bhd (OTCPK:PBLOF) 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.
Public Bank Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Public Bank Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Public Bank 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.
Public Bank Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Public Bank Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Public Bank Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Public Bank 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 0.00 mean?
Public Bank Bhd (PBLOF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Public Bank Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Bank Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1038 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Public Bank Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Public Bank Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Public Bank Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1038 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Public Bank Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Bank Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Public Bank Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1038 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Public Bank Bhd in the lower 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 Public Bank Bhd and its competitors. Public Bank Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Bank Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Public Bank Bhd (PBLOF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.88, compared to a current price of $0.95 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Public Bank Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Public Bank Bhd (PBLOF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Public Bank Bhd (PBLOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Bank Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.95 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.88.
Key valuation signals for PBLOF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $0.88 vs. price of $0.95 (8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PBLOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Bank Bhd is a Malaysian banking group that provides a range of financial products and services, including personal banking, commercial banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, share broking, trustee services, nominee services, sale and management of unit trust funds, bancassurance, and general insurance products. In addition to its mostly Malaysian operational presence, the bank is exposed to other Southeast Asian nations through some of its branches. It emphasizes organic growth in the retail banking business, particularly among retail consumers and small and medium-sized enterprises. The majority of its revenue comes from the Retail Operations segment. Public Bank offers a suite of banking products and services through its extensive branch network and infrastructure.
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