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Melewar Industrial Group BhdXKLS:3778 28 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 75.86% as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 803% above its 10-year median of 8.40. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3778 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 586 Steel companies, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks better than 97.27% 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, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 75.86%.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) 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.
* 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.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
XKLS:3778 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Melewar Industrial 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.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.
* 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 75.86% mean?
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 75.86% as of Jul. 17, 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 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 803% above median its historical median of 8.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks #16 out of 586 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 75.86% is 803% above median its 10-year median of 8.40. Based on the distribution chart, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks #16 out of 586 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks #16 out of 586 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Melewar Industrial Group Bhd in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Steel company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Steel 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 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd and its competitors. Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 75.86%, which is 803% above median its own 10-year median of 8.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melewar Industrial Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 75.86%, which is 803% above median its 10-year median of 8.40. Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 5 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 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 75.86% as of Jul. 17, 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 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers Melewar Industrial Group Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3778:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 75.86% (803% above median its 10-year median of 8.40)
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.13 (35% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3778 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd along with its subsidiaries, operates in four reportable segments. The Steel Tube segment is in the business of manufacturing and sales of steel pipes and tubes. The Cold Rolled Coil segment is in the business of manufacturing and sales of cold-rolled coils. The investment holding segment refers to companies with investments in subsidiaries and companies with investments in quoted and unquoted equity securities. Others comprise companies involved in the food, trade-retail business, modular construction, and metal scraps trading businesses. It generates maximum revenue from the Cold rolled coil segment. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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