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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. Aco Group Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aco Group Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 10 years, Aco Group Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -5.00%. And the median was -0.20%.
XKLS:0218's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: -1.3 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) 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.
Aco Group Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XKLS:0218 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Aco Group 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.
Aco Group Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Aco Group Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aco Group Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Aco Group 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).
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of May. 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 Aco Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aco Group Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1618 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Aco Group Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Aco Group Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Aco Group Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1618 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aco Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aco Group Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Aco Group Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1618 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Aco Group 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 Aco Group Bhd and its competitors. Aco Group 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 Aco Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.21, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Aco Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of May. 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 Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aco Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.21.
GuruFocus considers Aco Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0218:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: RM0.21 vs. price of RM0.16 (26.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aco Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is involved in management consultancy activities, distribution of electrical products and accessories, wholesale of household appliances, and trading of electronic, electrical goods, lighting, and lighting accessories. Its product portfolio comprises communication cables and wires, fans and air-conditioners, water heaters, switches and power outlets, and others. The group's reportable operating segments are as follows: Industrial users and Resellers. Maximum revenue is generated from the Industrial users segment, which represents sales of electrical products and accessories to electrical contractors, electrical products manufacturers, and others. Geographically, the group operates mainly in Malaysia.
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