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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. Elsoft Research Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elsoft Research Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Elsoft Research Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -1.00%. And the median was -0.10%.
XKLS:0090's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: -1.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XKLS:0090 vs LRCX, AMAT, KLAC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Elsoft Research 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Elsoft Research Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elsoft Research Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Elsoft Research 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?
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #999999 out of 750 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Elsoft Research Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #999999 out of 750 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Elsoft Research Bhd has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elsoft Research Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #999999 out of 750 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Elsoft Research 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 Semiconductors company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Semiconductors 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 Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. Elsoft Research 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 Elsoft Research Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.35, compared to a current price of RM0.25 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Elsoft Research Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.25 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.35.
GuruFocus considers Elsoft Research Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0090:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: RM0.35 vs. price of RM0.25 (28.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elsoft Research Bhd is principally involved in the research, design, and development of test, burn-in, and application-specific embedded systems. The company mainly provides cost effective ATE solutions to the semiconductor, optoelectronic, and automation industries. Its test and burn-in systems are used by customers manufacturing optoelectronic devices such as LED, image sensors, and automotive lightings to test their products before launching into the market. The company also engaged a new customer to develop a test solution for metalens technology while continuing to focus on the medical device market. , and maximum revenue is generated from Malaysia, followed by Asia (excluding Malaysia), and the United States.
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