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Astino BhdXKLS:7162 +2.02%56 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50 as of Apr. 2026, which is 400% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7162 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 149 Building Materials companies, Astino Bhd ranks better than 83.89% 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. Astino Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astino Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7162'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.4 Med: 0.3 Max: 3
Current: 1.5
During the past 13 years, Astino Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.00%. The lowest was -1.40%. And the median was 0.30%.
XKLS:7162's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 83.89% of 149
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: -0.6
vs XKLS:7162: 1.50
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) 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.
Astino Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XKLS:7162 vs CRH, MLM, VMC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Astino 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.
Astino Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Astino Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astino Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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 1.50 mean?
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.50 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 Astino Bhd and its competitors. This is 400% above median its historical median of 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #24 out of 149 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Astino Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Astino Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.50 is 400% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Based on the distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #24 out of 149 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Astino Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astino Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #24 out of 149 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Astino Bhd in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Building Materials company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Building Materials 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 Astino Bhd and its competitors. Astino Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50, which is 400% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astino Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.58, compared to a current price of RM0.51 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50, which is 400% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Astino Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 2 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.51 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.58.
GuruFocus considers Astino Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7162:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.50 (400% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: RM0.58 vs. price of RM0.51 (12.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7162 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astino Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of metal building materials and other steel products. Its main product is metal roofing, c-purlin, small c-purlin, truss and batten, piping, scaffolding, slitting and leveling coil, etc. The group operates principally in Malaysia and generates revenue from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Others.
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