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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. Hong Leong Bank Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hong Leong Bank Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Hong Leong Bank Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.40%. The lowest was -4.80%. And the median was 0.00%.
XKLS:5819's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: -0.2 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Hong Leong Bank Bhd (XKLS:5819) 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.
Hong Leong Bank Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Hong Leong Bank Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hong Leong Bank 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.
Hong Leong Bank Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Hong Leong Bank Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Leong Bank Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Hong Leong Bank 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?
Hong Leong Bank Bhd (XKLS:5819) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Hong Leong Bank Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Bank Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1030 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Hong Leong Bank Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Hong Leong Bank Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Leong Bank Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1030 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hong Leong Bank Bhd has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Bank Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Bank Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1030 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Hong Leong Bank 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 Banks company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks 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 Hong Leong Bank Bhd and its competitors. Hong Leong Bank 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 Hong Leong Bank Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Bank Bhd (XKLS:5819) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM23.53, compared to a current price of RM23.38 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Hong Leong Bank Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Hong Leong Bank Bhd (XKLS:5819), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Hong Leong Bank Bhd (XKLS:5819) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Bank Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM23.38 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM23.53.
GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Bank Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5819:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: RM23.53 vs. price of RM23.38 (0.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5819 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Leong Bank Bhd is a Malaysian banking group providing consumer, business, and corporate financial services. Its main segments include Personal Financial Services, serving individuals and small businesses with deposits, mortgages, credit cards, and wealth products; Business and Corporate Banking, offering lending, trade finance, and cash management to SMEs and larger corporations; Global Markets, covering treasury, foreign exchange, money market, and capital market activities; and Overseas/International Operations. The bank operates a branch network across Malaysia and has international presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China, largely through its association with the Hong Leong group and its stake in Chengdu-based Bank of Chengdu. Revenue comes primarily from net interest income on loans and deposits, supplemented by fee-based income from wealth management, payments, and treasury activities.
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