Metronic Global Bhd (XKLS:0043) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -62.70% (As of Apr. 2026)

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What is Metronic Global Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Metronic Global Bhd XKLS:0043 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -62.70 as of Apr. 2026. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,132 Software companies, Metronic Global Bhd ranks worse than 92.92% 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. Metronic Global Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -62.70%.

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

XKLS:0043' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -95.8   Med: -15.15   Max: 0
Current: -62.7

During the past 13 years, Metronic Global Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -95.80%. And the median was -15.15%.

XKLS:0043's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
92.92% of 2132 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6 vs XKLS:0043: -62.70

Metronic Global Bhd (XKLS:0043) 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.


Metronic Global Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:0043 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Metronic Global 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.


Metronic Global Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Metronic Global Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metronic Global Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.



Metronic Global 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 -62.70 mean?
Metronic Global Bhd (XKLS:0043) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -62.70 as of Apr. 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 Metronic Global Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metronic Global Bhd ranks #1981 out of 2132 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is Metronic Global Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Metronic Global Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -62.70. Based on the distribution chart, Metronic Global Bhd ranks #1981 out of 2132 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Metronic Global Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Metronic Global Bhd ranks #1981 out of 2132 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Metronic Global 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 Software company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software 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 Metronic Global Bhd and its competitors. Metronic Global Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -62.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metronic Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Metronic Global Bhd (XKLS:0043) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -62.70. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -62.70. 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 Metronic Global Bhd (XKLS:0043), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -62.70 as of Apr. 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.

Metronic Global Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2, Jalan Astaka U8/83, Seksyen U8, Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
Metronic Global Bhd is opertes in engineering services industry. Its is specializes in design, supply, install, testing and commissioning, and service and maintenance of Integrated Building Management System (IBMS), Building Management System (BMS), Energy Management System (EMS), Security System (Card Access, CCTV System, Guard Tour and Car Parking System), Information and Communication Technology System (ICT), Extra Low Voltage System (ELV) and Integrated Security Management System (''ISMS''). The Group's geographical segments are divided into two categories: Malaysia and Overseas. key revenue is generated from Malaysia.