Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -5.60% (As of May. 2026)

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XKLS:0227 Econframe Bhd XKLS:0227
53 GF Score
Price RM0.25
GF Value RM0.80
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Econframe Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Econframe Bhd XKLS:0227 53 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.60 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0227 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Construction companies, Econframe Bhd ranks worse than 71.46% 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. Econframe Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -5.60%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Econframe Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0227' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.6   Med: -0.9   Max: 0
Current: -5.6

During the past 9 years, Econframe Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -5.60%. And the median was -0.90%.

XKLS:0227's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
71.46% of 946 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -1 vs XKLS:0227: -5.60

Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) 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.


Econframe Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:0227 vs TT, JCI, CARR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Econframe 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.


Econframe Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Econframe Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Econframe Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Econframe 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 -5.60 mean?
Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -5.60 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 Econframe Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Econframe Bhd ranks #676 out of 946 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Econframe Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Econframe Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.60. Based on the distribution chart, Econframe Bhd ranks #676 out of 946 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Econframe Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Econframe Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Econframe Bhd ranks #676 out of 946 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Econframe 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 Construction company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Construction 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 Econframe Bhd and its competitors. Econframe Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Econframe Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.80, compared to a current price of RM0.25 — trading 69.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.60. Econframe Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.60 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 Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Econframe Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.25 is trading 69.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.80. GuruFocus considers Econframe Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0227:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -5.60
  • GF Value™: RM0.80 vs. price of RM0.25 (69.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0227 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Econframe Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Jalan 27A, Sungai Rasau Industrial Area, Kawasan 16, Kaw. Perindustrian Sungai Rasa, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41300
Econframe Bhd is an investment holding company. Its subsidiaries are engaged in the manufacturing and sales of doors, door and window frames, glass processing, and fabrication and installation of aluminium glazing, glass products, and facade works. The Group operates in three reportable operating segments: Manufacturing, which focuses on doors, frames, glass and facade works and generates the majority of revenue; Trading, which involves trading of doors and ironmongery and the trading and provision of installation services for solar energy products and systems; and Investment holding, which provides corporate and financial support to the Group. The Group operates predominantly in Malaysia.
53GF Score

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