ETA Group Bhd (XKLS:9946) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -5.20% (As of Jun. 2026)

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XKLS:9946 ETA Group Bhd XKLS:9946
38 GF Score
Price RM0.13
GF Value RM0.14
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is ETA Group Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

ETA Group Bhd XKLS:9946 38 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.20 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9946 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, ETA Group Bhd ranks worse than 68.63% 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. ETA Group Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -5.20%.

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

XKLS:9946' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.6   Med: -3.2   Max: 0
Current: -5.2

During the past 13 years, ETA Group Bhd's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -17.60%. And the median was -3.20%.

XKLS:9946's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
68.63% of 966 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.85 vs XKLS:9946: -5.20

ETA Group Bhd (XKLS:9946) 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.


ETA Group Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:9946 vs KHC, GIS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, ETA Group 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.


ETA Group Bhd 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, ETA Group Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ETA Group 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 -5.20 mean?
ETA Group Bhd (XKLS:9946) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -5.20 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 ETA Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ETA Group Bhd ranks #663 out of 966 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is ETA Group Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
ETA Group Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.20. Based on the distribution chart, ETA Group Bhd ranks #663 out of 966 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ETA Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ETA Group Bhd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, ETA Group Bhd ranks #663 out of 966 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places ETA Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 ETA Group Bhd and its competitors. ETA Group Bhd's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ETA Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETA Group Bhd (XKLS:9946) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.14, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.20. ETA Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 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 ETA Group Bhd (XKLS:9946), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.20 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 ETA Group Bhd (XKLS:9946) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETA Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.14. GuruFocus considers ETA Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9946:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -5.20
  • GF Value™: RM0.14 vs. price of RM0.13 (10.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9946 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ETA Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 46C, Plaza Damansara, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50490
ETA Group Bhd is engaged in property development, property management and property investment, as well as construction and construction-related activities, including the trading and supply of construction materials. Its activities include Sourcing of land, Architectural and engineering services, Submission and approvals, Construction, Project management, and Delivery of vacant possession. It operates in two segment the manufacture and distribution of canned food, beverages and premix products and the trading and distribution of construction materials. It derives revenue from Trading and distribution of construction materials segment. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Europe, USA, and Asia (excluding Malaysia) with majority of revenue deriving from USA.
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