Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160) 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -2.60% (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd XKLS:0160 -4.76% 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.60 as of Jun. 2026. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 695 Oil & Gas companies, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd ranks better than 55.97% on this metric.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five 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. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.60%.

XKLS:0160's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
55.97% of 695 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: -4.5 vs XKLS:0160: -2.60

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160) 5-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.

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

XKLS:0160 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-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.

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the latest six years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).

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What does a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.60 mean?
Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.60 as of Jun. 2026. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd ranks #306 out of 695 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.60. Based on the distribution chart, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd ranks #306 out of 695 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd ranks #306 out of 695 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd in the upper 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, 5-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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.10 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.60. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.60 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.

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Jalan Sungai Pinang 5/3, Lot 102521, Fasa 2, Kawasan Perindustrian Pulau Indah, Pulau Indah, SGR, MYS, 42920
Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in manufacturing, recycling, and refining petroleum-based products. The company is involved in various industries, such as scheduled waste management, oil and gas, petrochemicals, and laboratory services. The company has one operating segment that comprises mainly the manufacturing, recycling, and refining of all kinds of petroleum-based products. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Singapore and also generates revenue from Vietnam, Italy, Finland, and Singapore. Its products include Fuel Oil, Base Oil, Petrochemicals, Lubricants, Grease, Paint, Refined Used Cooking Oil, Refined POME Oil, Refined Palm Acid Oil, and Container.