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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. Telekom Malaysia Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telekom Malaysia Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4863'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.8 Med: -0.5 Max: 0
Current: -0.1
During the past 13 years, Telekom Malaysia Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -27.80%. And the median was -0.50%.
XKLS:4863's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 60.52% of 233
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs XKLS:4863: -0.10
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) 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.
Telekom Malaysia Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XKLS:4863 vs VZ, TMUS, T: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telekom 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.
Telekom Malaysia Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telekom Malaysia Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telekom Malaysia Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Telekom 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 -0.10 mean?
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 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 Telekom Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telekom Malaysia Bhd ranks #92 out of 233 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Telekom Malaysia Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Telekom Malaysia Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Telekom Malaysia Bhd ranks #92 out of 233 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telekom Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telekom Malaysia Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telekom Malaysia Bhd ranks #92 out of 233 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Telekom Malaysia Bhd in the upper 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Telekom Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. Telekom Malaysia Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telekom Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM7.03, compared to a current price of RM7.80 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Telekom Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 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 Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM7.80 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM7.03.
GuruFocus considers Telekom Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4863:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: RM7.03 vs. price of RM7.80 (11% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4863 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telekom Malaysia Bhd is a telecommunications company. It generates revenue from the Internet and multimedia services, Data services, Voice services, Non-telecommunications related services, and Other telecommunications-related services, in which it generates the majority of its revenue from Internet and multimedia services. The company owns telecommunications infrastructure. The Group has identified a single reportable segment of providing fixed-mobile convergence services, which offers integrated broadband, mobile, and data services, digital content, as well as other solutions. It generates the vast majority of its revenue in Malaysia.
78GF Score
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