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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. V.S Industry Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for V.S Industry Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6963'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.1 Med: -1.2 Max: 0.7
Current: -0.3
During the past 13 years, V.S Industry Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.70%. The lowest was -9.10%. And the median was -1.20%.
XKLS:6963's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 66.65% of 1619
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -1.3
vs XKLS:6963: -0.30
V.S Industry Bhd (XKLS:6963) 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.
V.S Industry Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XKLS:6963 vs APH, GLW, TEL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, V.S Industry 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.
V.S Industry Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, V.S Industry Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where V.S Industry Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
V.S Industry 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).
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.30 mean?
V.S Industry Bhd (XKLS:6963) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.30 as of Apr. 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 V.S Industry Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, V.S Industry Bhd ranks #540 out of 1619 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is V.S Industry Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
V.S Industry Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. Based on the distribution chart, V.S Industry Bhd ranks #540 out of 1619 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, V.S Industry Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does V.S Industry Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, V.S Industry Bhd ranks #540 out of 1619 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts V.S Industry 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 Hardware company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Hardware 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 V.S Industry Bhd and its competitors. V.S Industry Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is V.S Industry Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, V.S Industry Bhd (XKLS:6963) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.73, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 70.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. V.S Industry Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 V.S Industry Bhd (XKLS:6963), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30 as of Apr. 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 V.S Industry Bhd (XKLS:6963) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, V.S Industry Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 70.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.73.
GuruFocus considers V.S Industry Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6963:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.30
GF Value™: RM0.73 vs. price of RM0.22 (70.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6963 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
V.S Industry Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing, assembling and sale of electronic and electrical products and plastic moulded components and parts, and operates as an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider. Its manufacturing services include plastic injection mould design and moulding, printed circuit board production, automated assembly, and packaging and logistics. The Group operates in two segments: Malaysia, covering manufacturing, assembling and sales based in Malaysia with branches in Singapore and the Philippines; and Indonesia, involving assembly, sales and injection moulding activities. Geographically, the Group derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in the United States of America, Europe, Singapore, the PRC, and other regions.
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