HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 0.73% (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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XKLS:0228 HPP Holdings Bhd XKLS:0228
53 GF Score
Price RM0.28
GF Value RM0.42
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is HPP Holdings Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

HPP Holdings Bhd XKLS:0228 53 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.73% as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 1.57. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0228 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 376 Packaging & Containers companies, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks better than 64.1% 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, HPP Holdings Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.73%.


HPP Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0228) 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.


HPP Holdings Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


HPP Holdings Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HPP Holdings 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.

HPP Holdings Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

HPP Holdings Bhd Annual Data
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Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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HPP Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:0228 vs SW, PKG, IP: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, HPP Holdings 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.


HPP Holdings Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HPP Holdings Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HPP Holdings Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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HPP Holdings Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

HPP Holdings Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 16.59-15.8 )/134.0946
=0.59 %

* 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 0.73% mean?
HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.73% as of Jul. 18, 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 HPP Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #135 out of 376 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is HPP Holdings Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
HPP Holdings Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.73% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.57. Based on the distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #135 out of 376 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HPP Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HPP Holdings Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #135 out of 376 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts HPP 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 HPP Holdings Bhd and its competitors. HPP Holdings Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.73%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 1.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HPP Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.28 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.73%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.57. HPP Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.73% as of Jul. 18, 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 HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPP Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.28 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42. GuruFocus considers HPP Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0228:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.73% (54% below median its 10-year median of 1.57)
  • GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.28 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HPP Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 37, Jalan TTC 29, Taman Teknologi Cheng, Melaka, MLA, MYS, 75250
HPP Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company principally engaged in printing, production, sales, and marketing of paper-based packaging. Its product range includes corrugated and non-corrugated packaging, paper pulp molded packaging, rigid boxes, as well as brochures, leaflets, labels, and paper bags. The company operates in multiple countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, the United States, Singapore, and Taiwan. It serves markets such as consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and household products. HPP generates revenue prominently through the sale and provision of packaging solutions.
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