Hor Kew (SGX:BBP) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : -29.00% (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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SGX:BBP Hor Kew Corp Ltd SGX:BBP
51 GF Score
Price S$1.20
GF Value S$0.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hor Kew Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Hor Kew SGX:BBP 51 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -29.00% as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:BBP with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,671 Construction companies, Hor Kew ranks worse than 93% on this metric.

Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt. As of today, Hor Kew's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -29.00%.


Hor Kew  (SGX:BBP) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation

Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.

In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.

We calculating the TTM average debt by adding up the total debt, calculated by the sum of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation, in the trailing twelve months(TTM) divided by the counts of the total debt, accoring to the company's report frequency.


Hor Kew Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Hor Kew Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hor Kew's Net Debt Paydown Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hor Kew Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Hor Kew Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Hor Kew Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 44.58 38.60 54.35 31.35 -26.30

SGX:BBP vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hor Kew's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.


Hor Kew Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hor Kew's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hor Kew's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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Hor Kew Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Hor Kew's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 43.13-60.8 )/67.16643
=-26.3 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.

What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -29.00% mean?
Hor Kew (SGX:BBP) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -29.00% as of Aug. 12, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Hor Kew and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hor Kew ranks #1554 out of 1671 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is Hor Kew's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Hor Kew's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -29.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Hor Kew ranks #1554 out of 1671 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hor Kew has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hor Kew's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hor Kew ranks #1554 out of 1671 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Hor Kew 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Construction company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Construction industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Hor Kew and its competitors. Hor Kew's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -29.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hor Kew stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hor Kew (SGX:BBP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.32, compared to a current price of S$1.20 — trading 275% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -29.00%. Hor Kew's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hor Kew (SGX:BBP), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -29.00% as of Aug. 12, 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 Hor Kew (SGX:BBP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hor Kew stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$1.20 is trading 275% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.32. GuruFocus considers Hor Kew to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:BBP:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -29.00%
  • GF Value™: S$0.32 vs. price of S$1.20 (275% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Hor Kew Business Description

Address 66 Kallang Pudding Road, No. 07-01, Hor Kew Business Centre, Singapore, SGP, 349324
Hor Kew Corp Ltd is a building construction company that provides construction-related products and services. The company manufactures and supplies prestressed and reinforced concrete building components and prefinished architectural precast components. Its segments include Property investment and development segment that is engaged in the development, sales and leasing of residential, commercial and industrial properties; Prefabrication segment that derives maximum revenue, is engaged in design, manufacture and sales of prestressed and reinforced concrete building components as well as prefabricated architectural metal components and Others segment comprises mainly the Group level corporate services and treasury functions.
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