EG Industries Bhd (XKLS:8907) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.60% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:8907 EG Industries Bhd XKLS:8907
56 GF Score
Price RM1.96
GF Value RM1.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is EG Industries Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

EG Industries Bhd XKLS:8907 +0.51% 56 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8907 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,619 Hardware companies, EG Industries Bhd ranks worse than 63.43% 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. EG Industries Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.60%.

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

XKLS:8907' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.3   Med: -10.7   Max: 0
Current: -3.6

During the past 13 years, EG Industries Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -44.30%. And the median was -10.70%.

XKLS:8907's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
63.43% of 1619 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -1.3 vs XKLS:8907: -3.60

EG Industries Bhd (XKLS:8907) 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.


EG Industries Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:8907 vs APH, GLW, TEL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, EG Industries 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.


EG Industries Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, EG Industries Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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EG Industries 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 -3.60 mean?
EG Industries Bhd (XKLS:8907) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -3.60 as of Mar. 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 EG Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, EG Industries Bhd ranks #1027 out of 1619 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.4%.
Is EG Industries Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
EG Industries Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.60. Based on the distribution chart, EG Industries Bhd ranks #1027 out of 1619 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EG Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EG Industries Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, EG Industries Bhd ranks #1027 out of 1619 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places EG Industries 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 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 EG Industries Bhd and its competitors. EG Industries Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EG Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EG Industries Bhd (XKLS:8907) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.35, compared to a current price of RM1.96 — trading 45.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.60. EG Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 10 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 EG Industries Bhd (XKLS:8907), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.60 as of Mar. 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 EG Industries Bhd (XKLS:8907) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EG Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.96 is trading 45.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.35. GuruFocus considers EG Industries Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8907:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.60
  • GF Value™: RM1.35 vs. price of RM1.96 (45.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8907 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


EG Industries Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan 4, Plot 102, Bakar Arang Industrial Estate, Sungai Petani, KDH, MYS, 8000
EG Industries Bhd is an investment holding company, which engages in the provision of management services. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates through the following segments: Electronic Manufacturing Services and Original Equipment Manufacturer/Original Design Manufacturer for Electronic and Electrical Products; and Other Non-reportable segments. The Other Non-reportable segment comprises operations related to investment holding and research and development. The company offers manufacturing services for computer peripherals, consumer electronic/electrical products, medical equipment, automotive industrial products, and telecommunication and other technological products industries. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Thailand.
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