Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 4.97% (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 198% Above Median

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XKLS:4863 Telekom Malaysia Bhd XKLS:4863
77 GF Score
Price RM7.66
GF Value RM6.84
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Telekom Malaysia Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Telekom Malaysia Bhd XKLS:4863 +1.46% 77 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.97% as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 198% above its 10-year median of 1.67. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4863 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Telecommunication Services companies, Telekom Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 79.89% 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, Telekom Malaysia Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 4.97%.


Telekom Malaysia Bhd  (XKLS:4863) 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.


Telekom Malaysia Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Telekom Malaysia Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telekom Malaysia 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.

Telekom Malaysia Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Telekom Malaysia Bhd Annual Data
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Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Telekom Malaysia Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:4863 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telekom Malaysia 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.


Telekom Malaysia Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telekom Malaysia Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Telekom Malaysia Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Telekom Malaysia 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
=( 5503.45-4058.7 )/27247.9398
=5.3 %

* 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 4.97% mean?
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 4.97% as of Jul. 15, 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 Telekom Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 198% above median its historical median of 1.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Telekom Malaysia Bhd ranks #70 out of 348 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Telekom Malaysia Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Telekom Malaysia Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 4.97% is 198% above median its 10-year median of 1.67. Based on the distribution chart, Telekom Malaysia Bhd ranks #70 out of 348 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telekom Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telekom Malaysia Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telekom Malaysia Bhd ranks #70 out of 348 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Telekom Malaysia Bhd in the top 20% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Telekom Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. Telekom Malaysia Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.97%, which is 198% above median its own 10-year median of 1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telekom Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.84, compared to a current price of RM7.66 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.97%, which is 198% above median its 10-year median of 1.67. Telekom Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.97% as of Jul. 15, 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 Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM7.66 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.84. GuruFocus considers Telekom Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4863:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 4.97% (198% above median its 10-year median of 1.67)
  • GF Value™: RM6.84 vs. price of RM7.66 (12% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4863 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Telekom Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges MYTEF:USA
Address Jalan Pantai Baharu, Menara TM, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50672
Telekom Malaysia Bhd is a telecommunications company. It generates revenue from the Internet and multimedia services, Data services, Voice services, Non-telecommunications related services, and Other telecommunications-related services, in which it generates the majority of its revenue from Internet and multimedia services. The company owns telecommunications infrastructure. The Group has identified a single reportable segment of providing fixed-mobile convergence services, which offers integrated broadband, mobile, and data services, digital content, as well as other solutions. It generates the vast majority of its revenue in Malaysia.
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