Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.30% (As of Sep. 2025)

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XKLS:7090 Apex Healthcare Bhd XKLS:7090
63 GF Score
Price RM2.61
GF Value RM2.27
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What is Apex Healthcare Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Apex Healthcare Bhd XKLS:7090 63 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7090 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.27. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

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. Apex Healthcare Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.30%.

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

XKLS:7090' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.7   Med: -0.2   Max: 0
Current: -0.3

During the past 13 years, Apex Healthcare Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -7.70%. And the median was -0.20%.

XKLS:7090's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked
in the Medical Distribution industry.
Industry Median: -0.55 vs XKLS:7090: -0.30

Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) 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.


Apex Healthcare Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:7090 vs MCK, COR, CAH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Apex Healthcare 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.


Apex Healthcare Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Apex Healthcare Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Apex Healthcare 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 -0.30 mean?
Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.30 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Apex Healthcare Bhd and its competitors.
Is Apex Healthcare Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Apex Healthcare Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. Overall, Apex Healthcare Bhd has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apex Healthcare Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MCK and COR?
Apex Healthcare Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.30 can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution 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 Medical Distribution company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Medical Distribution 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 Apex Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. Apex Healthcare 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 Apex Healthcare Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.30. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.27, compared to a current price of RM2.61 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. Apex Healthcare Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 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 Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex Healthcare Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.61 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.27.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7090:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.30
  • GF Value™: RM2.27 vs. price of RM2.61 (15% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Apex Healthcare Bhd Business Description

Address 1-5 Jalan TTC 1, Cheng Industrial Estate, Melaka, MLA, MYS, 75250
Apex Healthcare Bhd is an investment holding company for a group of companies engaged in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, consumer healthcare products, and orthopedic devices. It has direct operations in Malaysia, Singapore and Others. The company has two manufacturing plants in Melaka and Penang. It has three segments: Manufacturing, Distribution and Corporate. It derives maximum revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in Singapore and other couintries.
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