Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.20% (As of Jun. 2026)

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XKLS:8877 Ekovest Bhd XKLS:8877
27 GF Score
Price RM0.18
GF Value RM0.27
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Ekovest Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Ekovest Bhd XKLS:8877 27 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.20 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8877 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Construction companies, Ekovest Bhd ranks worse than 60.78% 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. Ekovest Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.20%.

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

XKLS:8877' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.8   Med: -3.9   Max: 0
Current: -3.2

During the past 13 years, Ekovest Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -28.80%. And the median was -3.90%.

XKLS:8877's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
60.78% of 946 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -1 vs XKLS:8877: -3.20

Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) 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.


Ekovest Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:8877 vs PWR, FIX, EME: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ekovest 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.


Ekovest Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Ekovest 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 -3.20 mean?
Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -3.20 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 Ekovest Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ekovest Bhd ranks #575 out of 946 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Ekovest Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ekovest Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.20. Based on the distribution chart, Ekovest Bhd ranks #575 out of 946 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ekovest Bhd has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ekovest Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ekovest Bhd ranks #575 out of 946 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Ekovest 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 Ekovest Bhd and its competitors. Ekovest Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ekovest Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.18 — trading 35.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.20. Ekovest Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 5 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 Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.20 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 Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ekovest Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.18 is trading 35.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27. GuruFocus considers Ekovest Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8877:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.20
  • GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.18 (35.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8877 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ekovest Bhd Business Description

Address No. 118 Jalan Gombak, Ground Floor, Wisma Ekovest, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 53000
Ekovest Bhd is a Malaysia-based company principally engaged in investment holding and civil engineering and building works. The group's operating segments are business units that provide different products and services, including Construction operations, Property development, Toll Operations, Plantation, Food and beverages, Property investment, and Others. The group's operations are carried out in Malaysia, with the majority of revenue generated from Construction operations.
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