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HLT Global BhdXKLS:0188 +33.33% 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -17.70 as of Jun. 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,844 Industrial Products companies, HLT Global Bhd ranks worse than 91.76% 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. HLT Global Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -17.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HLT Global Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0188'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.7 Med: -8.7 Max: 0.1
Current: -17.7
During the past 13 years, HLT Global Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%. The lowest was -17.70%. And the median was -8.70%.
XKLS:0188's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 91.76% of 1844
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.2
vs XKLS:0188: -17.70
HLT Global Bhd (XKLS:0188) 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.
HLT Global Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XKLS:0188 vs GEV, ETN, PH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, HLT 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.
HLT Global Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, HLT Global Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HLT Global Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
HLT 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 -17.70 mean?
HLT Global Bhd (XKLS:0188) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -17.70 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 HLT Global Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HLT Global Bhd ranks #1692 out of 1844 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is HLT Global Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
HLT Global Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -17.70. Based on the distribution chart, HLT Global Bhd ranks #1692 out of 1844 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does HLT Global Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, HLT Global Bhd ranks #1692 out of 1844 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places HLT 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 HLT Global Bhd and its competitors. HLT Global Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -17.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HLT Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HLT Global Bhd (XKLS:0188) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.04, compared to a current price of RM0.02 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -17.70. 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 HLT Global Bhd (XKLS:0188), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -17.70 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.
HLT Global Bhd is an investment holding company. The group is organised into three main reportable segments: Glove-dipping lines, Rubber gloves, and Corporate. The Glove-dipping lines segment is engaged in the manufacture of glove-dipping machines, fabrication works on metal and stainless steel products, and carries out all supporting services associated therewith. The Rubber gloves segment is engaged in manufacturing and trading of rubber gloves. The Corporate segment engages in the provision of corporate services to the entities within the Group. Geographically, it has operations in Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, the United States, and other countries.
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