Sunway Bhd (XKLS:5211) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -11.40% (As of Jun. 2026)

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XKLS:5211 Sunway Bhd XKLS:5211
85 GF Score
Price RM4.41
GF Value RM8.24
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Sunway Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Sunway Bhd XKLS:5211 -2.22% 85 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.40 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5211 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM8.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Conglomerates companies, Sunway Bhd ranks worse than 87.01% 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. Sunway Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -11.40%.

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

XKLS:5211' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.5   Med: -5   Max: 0.7
Current: -11.4

During the past 13 years, Sunway Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.70%. The lowest was -39.50%. And the median was -5.00%.

XKLS:5211's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
87.01% of 308 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: -0.2 vs XKLS:5211: -11.40

Sunway Bhd (XKLS:5211) 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.


Sunway Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:5211 vs MMM, HON: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Sunway 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.


Sunway Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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Sunway 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 -11.40 mean?
Sunway Bhd (XKLS:5211) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -11.40 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 Sunway Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunway Bhd ranks #268 out of 308 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 87%.
Is Sunway Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sunway Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.40. Based on the distribution chart, Sunway Bhd ranks #268 out of 308 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sunway Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunway Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Sunway Bhd ranks #268 out of 308 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Sunway 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 Conglomerates company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Conglomerates 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 Sunway Bhd and its competitors. Sunway Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunway Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunway Bhd (XKLS:5211) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM8.24, compared to a current price of RM4.41 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.40. Sunway Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Sunway Bhd (XKLS:5211), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.40 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 Sunway Bhd (XKLS:5211) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunway Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM4.41 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM8.24. GuruFocus considers Sunway Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5211:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -11.40
  • GF Value™: RM8.24 vs. price of RM4.41 (46.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5211 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sunway Bhd Business Description

Address Level 16, Menara Sunway, Jalan Lagoon Timur, Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, MYS, 47500
Sunway Bhd is a Malaysian property-construction corporation that has diverse businesses that are key players in their respective industries which include property development, healthcare, construction, property investment, REIT, leisure, hospitality, trading, manufacturing, quarry, and building materials. It has geographic segments Malaysia, Singapore, China, India, Australia, Indonesia, United Kingdom, and Other countries. It generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia. Its segments are Property Development, Healthcare, Construction, Property Investment & REIT, Leisure, Hospitality, Trading & Manufacturing, Building Materials and Quarry. It generates the majority of its revenue from Property Development and Construction.
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