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LKL International BhdXKLS:0182 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -54.30 as of Jun. 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 614 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, LKL International Bhd ranks worse than 90.39% 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. LKL International Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -54.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LKL International Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0182'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -102.7 Med: -31.3 Max: 0
Current: -54.3
During the past 10 years, LKL International Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -102.70%. And the median was -31.30%.
XKLS:0182's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 90.39% of 614
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: -2.65
vs XKLS:0182: -54.30
LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182) 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.
LKL International Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XKLS:0182 vs ISRG, BDX, RMD: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, LKL International 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.
LKL International Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, LKL International Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LKL International Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
LKL International 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 -54.30 mean?
LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -54.30 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 LKL International Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LKL International Bhd ranks #555 out of 614 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 90.4%.
Is LKL International Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
LKL International Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -54.30. Based on the distribution chart, LKL International Bhd ranks #555 out of 614 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does LKL International Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, LKL International Bhd ranks #555 out of 614 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places LKL International 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 LKL International Bhd and its competitors. LKL International Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -54.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LKL International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.06, compared to a current price of RM0.03 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -54.30. 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 LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -54.30 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.
LKL International Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing of medical/healthcare beds, medical peripherals and accessories as well as trading of medical furniture, medical devices, personal protective equipment, medical peripherals and accessories. The company's operating segments are Manufacturing, Trading, Retail, and Investment Holding. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing of medical and healthcare beds, medical peripherals, and accessories, and the Trading segment is involved in the trading of medical peripherals and accessories. The company serves its products to various end users such as hospitals and medical centers, as well as other healthcare-related facilities, including clinics and specialist institutions. The majority of revenue is earned from Malaysia.
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