Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.90% (As of Jun. 2026)

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XKLS:7028 Zecon Bhd XKLS:7028
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What is Zecon Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Zecon Bhd XKLS:7028 30 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.90 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7028 with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Construction companies, Zecon Bhd ranks worse than 55.6% 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. Zecon Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.90%.

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

XKLS:7028' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.5   Med: -1.45   Max: 0
Current: -1.9

During the past 13 years, Zecon Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -10.50%. And the median was -1.45%.

XKLS:7028's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
55.6% of 946 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -1 vs XKLS:7028: -1.90

Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028) 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.


Zecon Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:7028 vs PWR, FIX, EME: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Zecon 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.


Zecon Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Zecon 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 -1.90 mean?
Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.90 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 Zecon Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zecon Bhd ranks #526 out of 946 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Zecon Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Zecon Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.90. Based on the distribution chart, Zecon Bhd ranks #526 out of 946 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zecon Bhd has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zecon Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Zecon Bhd ranks #526 out of 946 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Zecon 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 Construction company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Construction 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 Zecon Bhd and its competitors. Zecon Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zecon Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.90. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.90. Zecon Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.90 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.

Zecon Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Satok, Menara Zecon, Number 92, Lot 393, 8th Floor, Section 5 KTLD, Kuching, SWK, MYS, 93400
Zecon Bhd provides civil engineering and building construction services. The company operates through the following business segments: Construction, Property Development, Service Concession, Property Holding, Renewable Energy, Hotel Operations, Car Park Management, and Others. The Construction segment engages in piling works, foundation engineering, and building construction. The Property Development segment engages in property holding and development. The Service Concession segment engages in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the hospital. The Other segment engages in management services. The firm derives the majority of its revenue from the Service concession segment.
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