WCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3565) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.40% (As of Jun. 2026)

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XKLS:3565 WCE Holdings Bhd XKLS:3565
24 GF Score
Price RM0.73
GF Value RM0.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is WCE Holdings Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

WCE Holdings Bhd XKLS:3565 24 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.40 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3565 with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 943 Construction companies, WCE Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 63.63% 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. WCE Holdings Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.40%.

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

XKLS:3565' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.9   Med: -3.4   Max: 0
Current: -3.4

During the past 13 years, WCE Holdings Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -43.90%. And the median was -3.40%.

XKLS:3565's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
63.63% of 943 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -0.9 vs XKLS:3565: -3.40

WCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3565) 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.


WCE Holdings Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:3565 vs PWR, FIX, EME: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, WCE Holdings 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.


WCE Holdings Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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WCE Holdings 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 -3.40 mean?
WCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3565) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -3.40 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 WCE Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WCE Holdings Bhd ranks #600 out of 943 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is WCE Holdings Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
WCE Holdings Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.40. Based on the distribution chart, WCE Holdings Bhd ranks #600 out of 943 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WCE Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WCE Holdings Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, WCE Holdings Bhd ranks #600 out of 943 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places WCE Holdings 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 WCE Holdings Bhd and its competitors. WCE Holdings Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WCE Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3565) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.72, compared to a current price of RM0.73 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.40. WCE Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 7 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 WCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3565), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.40 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 WCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3565) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WCE Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.73 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.72. GuruFocus considers WCE Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3565:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.40
  • GF Value™: RM0.72 vs. price of RM0.73 (0.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 24/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3565 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WCE Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Meru/KU5, Pesisiran Pantai Barat, Pejabat Pengurusan Lebuhraya, Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41050
WCE Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The company's segments include Toll concession, Construction, and Others. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Toll concession segment which is engaged in the business of construction, management, and tolling of highway operation. The construction segment is involved in the business of construction contracting and project management services, and the other segment is engaged in the business of leasing and investment holding. All of its activities are carried out in Malaysia.
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