Pan Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4081) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.40% (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Pan Malaysia Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Pan Malaysia Bhd XKLS:4081 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.40 as of Jun. 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Pan Malaysia Bhd ranks worse than 62.01% 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. Pan Malaysia Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.40%.

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

XKLS:4081' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.6   Med: 0   Max: 2.9
Current: -3.4

During the past 13 years, Pan Malaysia Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.90%. The lowest was -7.60%. And the median was 0.00%.

XKLS:4081's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
62.01% of 966 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.85 vs XKLS:4081: -3.40

Pan Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4081) 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.


Pan Malaysia Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:4081 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Pan Malaysia 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.


Pan Malaysia Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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



Pan Malaysia 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?
Pan Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4081) 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 Pan Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pan Malaysia Bhd ranks #599 out of 966 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Pan Malaysia Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Pan Malaysia Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.40. Based on the distribution chart, Pan Malaysia Bhd ranks #599 out of 966 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Pan Malaysia Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Pan Malaysia Bhd ranks #599 out of 966 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Pan Malaysia 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 Pan Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. Pan Malaysia 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 Pan Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4081) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.05 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.40. 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 Pan Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4081), 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.

Pan Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Address 189 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50450
Pan Malaysia Corp Bhd is an investment holding company with subsidiaries involved in distributing chocolate and confectionery products and operating a fast-food restaurant chain. The Group's main activities are carried out through A&W Malaysia, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating A&W restaurants. Its segments include Fast-food chain, which focuses on operating restaurant outlets; Investment holding, which manages investments and related activities; and Others, which covers the distribution of chocolate and other food and beverage products, a money lending license, and trademark licensing. The geographical area of operations includes Malaysia and the Rest of Asia.