Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 5.29% (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 239% Above Median


XKLS:4502 Media Prima Bhd XKLS:4502
47 GF Score
Price RM0.28
GF Value RM0.37
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Media Prima Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Media Prima Bhd XKLS:4502 +1.82% 47 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.29% as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 239% above its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4502 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Media - Diversified companies, Media Prima Bhd ranks better than 77.93% 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, Media Prima Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 5.29%.


Media Prima Bhd  (XKLS:4502) 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.


Media Prima Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Media Prima Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Prima 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.

Media Prima Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Media Prima Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Jun24 Jun25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Media Prima Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.71 1.21 1.23 2.37 4.23

XKLS:4502 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Media Prima 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.


Media Prima Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Media Prima Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Media Prima Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Media Prima 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
=( 311.82-295.38 )/388.21965
=4.23 %

* 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 5.29% mean?
Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 5.29% as of Jul. 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 Media Prima Bhd and its competitors. This is 239% above median its historical median of 1.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Prima Bhd ranks #205 out of 929 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Media Prima Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Media Prima Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 5.29% is 239% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.21. Media Prima Bhd's value of 5.29% is 2419% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Prima Bhd ranks #205 out of 929 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Media Prima Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Prima Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Media Prima Bhd ranks #205 out of 929 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Media Prima Bhd in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.21. Media Prima Bhd's value of 5.29% is 2419% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Media Prima Bhd has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.21, based on 929 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Debt Paydown Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Media Prima Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 5.29% is 2419% above the industry median. 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 Media Prima Bhd and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Prima Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.29%, which is 239% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Prima Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.37, compared to a current price of RM0.28 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.29%, which is 239% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 2419% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.21. Media Prima Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.29% as of Jul. 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 Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Prima Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.28 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.37. GuruFocus considers Media Prima Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4502:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 5.29% (239% above median its 10-year median of 1.56)
  • GF Value™: RM0.37 vs. price of RM0.28 (24.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2419% above the Media - Diversified median (#205 of 929)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4502 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Media Prima Bhd Business Description

Address No. 31, Jalan Riong, Balai Berita, Anjung Riong, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 59100
Media Prima Bhd is an integrated media company. It is engaged in commercial television and radio broadcasting, publishing, editorial services, provision of internet-based online services, general media advertising, provision of advertising space and related production works, sale of programme rights, cable and streaming rights, content production, property management services, procurement services and other media industry-related services. The company owns free-to-air television stations namely TV3, 8TV, ntv7 and TV9. It manages its business in segments namely Omnia, Broadcasting, Outdoor Media, Print Media, Digital Media, and Home Shopping. The company's majority of the revenue is generated from the Omnia segment.
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