United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00% (As of Apr. 2026)

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XKLS:2593 United Malacca Bhd XKLS:2593
71 GF Score
Price RM5.99
GF Value RM6.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is United Malacca Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

United Malacca Bhd XKLS:2593 -0.17% 71 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2593 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 973 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, United Malacca Bhd ranks worse than 102774.82% 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. United Malacca Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.

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

During the past 13 years, United Malacca Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -0.70%. And the median was -0.15%.

XKLS:2593's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: -0.9
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.

United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) 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.


United Malacca Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:2593 vs ADM, BG, TSN: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, United Malacca 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.


United Malacca Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Malacca Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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United Malacca 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 0.00 mean?
United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Apr. 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 United Malacca Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #999999 out of 973 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is United Malacca Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
United Malacca Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #999999 out of 973 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Malacca Bhd has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Malacca Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #999999 out of 973 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places United Malacca 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 United Malacca Bhd and its competitors. United Malacca 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 United Malacca Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.62, compared to a current price of RM5.99 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. United Malacca Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Apr. 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 United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Malacca Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM5.99 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.62. GuruFocus considers United Malacca Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2593:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: RM6.62 vs. price of RM5.99 (9.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2593 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


United Malacca Bhd Business Description

Address 6th Floor, No. 61, Jalan Melaka Raya 8, Taman Melaka Raya, Melaka, MLA, MYS, 75000
United Malacca Bhd is a Malaysia based oil palm cultivation company. The company's operating segment includes Plantation which includes cultivation of oil palm and palm oil milling and Investment holding. It generates maximum revenue from the Plantation segment. Geographically, it derives a majority revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in Indonesia.
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