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Microlink Solutions BhdXKLS:0126 -10.00% 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.50 as of Jun. 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,132 Software companies, Microlink Solutions Bhd ranks worse than 79.74% 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. Microlink Solutions Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -14.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Microlink Solutions Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0126'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.8 Med: -3.4 Max: 0
Current: -14.5
During the past 13 years, Microlink Solutions Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -16.80%. And the median was -3.40%.
XKLS:0126's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 79.74% of 2132
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6
vs XKLS:0126: -14.50
Microlink Solutions Bhd (XKLS:0126) 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.
Microlink Solutions Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XKLS:0126 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Microlink Solutions 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.
Microlink Solutions Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Microlink Solutions Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microlink Solutions Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Microlink Solutions 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 -14.50 mean?
Microlink Solutions Bhd (XKLS:0126) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -14.50 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 Microlink Solutions Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Microlink Solutions Bhd ranks #1700 out of 2132 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Microlink Solutions Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Microlink Solutions Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.50. Based on the distribution chart, Microlink Solutions Bhd ranks #1700 out of 2132 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Microlink Solutions Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Microlink Solutions Bhd ranks #1700 out of 2132 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Microlink Solutions 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 Microlink Solutions Bhd and its competitors. Microlink Solutions Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microlink Solutions Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microlink Solutions Bhd (XKLS:0126) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.17, compared to a current price of RM0.05 — trading 73.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.50. 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 Microlink Solutions Bhd (XKLS:0126), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.50 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.
Microlink Solutions Bhd is engaged in investment holding and the provision of research and development on information technology solutions for the financial services industry. The Group operates through four segments: Financial Services, which provides business and technical services for financial institutions; Enterprise Solutions, which focuses on emerging technologies for enterprise; Distribution Services, which handles the distribution and maintenance of computer equipment and software; and Solution Delivery, which provides project and software solutions delivery services. The majority of revenue comes from Distribution Services, and the company operates in Malaysia and overseas, with the majority of its revenue derived from Malaysia.
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