Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : -1.72% (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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XKLS:0225 Southern Cable Group Bhd XKLS:0225
83 GF Score
Price RM2.28
GF Value RM1.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Southern Cable Group Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Southern Cable Group Bhd XKLS:0225 -0.44% 83 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -1.72% as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0225 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,840 Industrial Products companies, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks worse than 69.68% 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, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -1.72%.


Southern Cable Group Bhd  (XKLS:0225) 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.


Southern Cable Group Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Southern Cable Group Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Cable Group Bhd'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.

Southern Cable Group Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Southern Cable Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Southern Cable Group Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:0225 vs VRT, BE: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Southern Cable Group Bhd'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.


Southern Cable Group Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cable Group Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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Southern Cable Group Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Southern Cable Group Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 212.11-262.36 )/2023.85455
=-2.48 %

* 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 -1.72% mean?
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -1.72% as of Jul. 14, 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1979 out of 2840 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -1.72%. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1979 out of 2840 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Cable Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cable Group Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1979 out of 2840 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Southern Cable 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Industrial Products 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -1.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.23, compared to a current price of RM2.28 — trading 85.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -1.72%. Southern Cable Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -1.72% as of Jul. 14, 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.28 is trading 85.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.23. GuruFocus considers Southern Cable Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0225:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -1.72%
  • GF Value™: RM1.23 vs. price of RM2.28 (85.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southern Cable Group Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 42, Jalan Merbau Pulas, Kawasan Perusahaan Kuala Ketil, Kuala Ketil, KDH, MYS, 09300
Southern Cable Group Bhd is a manufacturer of cables and wires. The company's portfolio includes cables and wires used for power distribution and transmission, communications, as well as control and instrumentation applications. Its reportable operating segments are Power cables and wires, Communications cables and wires, Control and instrumentation cables and wires, and Related products and services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Power cables and wires, which are used in electrical systems for the distribution of power. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its local markets and also exports its products to other regions.
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