Nestcon Bhd (XKLS:0235) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -4.20% (As of Jun. 2026)

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XKLS:0235 Nestcon Bhd XKLS:0235
58 GF Score
Price RM0.49
GF Value RM0.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Nestcon Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Nestcon Bhd XKLS:0235 58 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.20 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0235 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Construction companies, Nestcon Bhd ranks worse than 66.6% 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. Nestcon Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -4.20%.

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

XKLS:0235' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.2   Med: -1.6   Max: 0
Current: -4.2

During the past 9 years, Nestcon Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -4.20%. And the median was -1.60%.

XKLS:0235's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
66.6% of 946 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -1 vs XKLS:0235: -4.20

Nestcon Bhd (XKLS:0235) 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.


Nestcon Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:0235 vs PWR, FIX, EME: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Nestcon 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.


Nestcon Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Nestcon 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 -4.20 mean?
Nestcon Bhd (XKLS:0235) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -4.20 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 Nestcon Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestcon Bhd ranks #630 out of 946 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is Nestcon Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Nestcon Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.20. Based on the distribution chart, Nestcon Bhd ranks #630 out of 946 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nestcon Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestcon Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Nestcon Bhd ranks #630 out of 946 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Nestcon 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 Nestcon Bhd and its competitors. Nestcon Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestcon Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestcon Bhd (XKLS:0235) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.35, compared to a current price of RM0.49 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.20. Nestcon Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Nestcon Bhd (XKLS:0235), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.20 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.

Is Nestcon Bhd (XKLS:0235) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestcon Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.49 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.35. GuruFocus considers Nestcon Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0235:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -4.20
  • GF Value™: RM0.35 vs. price of RM0.49 (38.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0235 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nestcon Bhd Business Description

Address 2-10, Jalan Kenari 13B, Bandar Puchong Jaya, Puchong, SGR, MYS, 47170
Nestcon Bhd is principally involved in the provision of construction services throughout Malaysia. Together with its subsidiaries, it operates in reportable segments: Building and infrastructure, and Renewable energy. The Building and infrastructure segment, generating maximum revenue for the company, is engaged in the provision of construction services for building and infrastructure, and the Renewable energy segment is engaged in Renewable energy activities and maintenance works.
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