MLabs Systems Bhd (XKLS:0085) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -50.20% (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is MLabs Systems Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

MLabs Systems Bhd XKLS:0085 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -50.20 as of Jun. 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Hardware companies, MLabs Systems Bhd ranks worse than 96.34% 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. MLabs Systems Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -50.20%.

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

XKLS:0085' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -210.7   Med: -34.2   Max: 0
Current: -50.2

During the past 13 years, MLabs Systems Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -210.70%. And the median was -34.20%.

XKLS:0085's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
96.34% of 1614 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -1.3 vs XKLS:0085: -50.20

MLabs Systems Bhd (XKLS:0085) 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.

MLabs Systems Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

XKLS:0085 vs CSCO, MSI, LITE: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, MLabs Systems 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.

MLabs Systems Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, MLabs Systems Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


MLabs Systems 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 -50.20 mean?
MLabs Systems Bhd (XKLS:0085) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -50.20 as of Jun. 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 MLabs Systems Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MLabs Systems Bhd ranks #1555 out of 1614 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is MLabs Systems Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
MLabs Systems Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -50.20. Based on the distribution chart, MLabs Systems Bhd ranks #1555 out of 1614 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does MLabs Systems Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, MLabs Systems Bhd ranks #1555 out of 1614 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places MLabs Systems 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 Hardware company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Hardware 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 MLabs Systems Bhd and its competitors. MLabs Systems Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -50.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MLabs Systems Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MLabs Systems Bhd (XKLS:0085) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.03, compared to a current price of RM0.04 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -50.20. 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 MLabs Systems Bhd (XKLS:0085), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -50.20 as of Jun. 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.

MLabs Systems Bhd Business Description

Address No. 8, Persiaran Tropicana, Lot 4.1, 4th Floor, Menara Lien Hoe, Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47410
MLabs Systems Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in research and development in video conferencing and mobile application solutions. Its segments include ICT and Fintech; Factoring; Trading; and Film production. It derives maximum revenue from ICT and Fintech segment. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Cayman Islands and Taiwan, out of which Malaysia generates majority revenue.