Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 4.45% (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 61% Below Median

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XKLS:5243 Velesto Energy Bhd XKLS:5243
54 GF Score
Price RM0.29
GF Value RM0.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Velesto Energy Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Velesto Energy Bhd XKLS:5243 -1.72% 54 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.45% as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 11.35. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5243 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 891 Oil & Gas companies, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks better than 79.57% 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, Velesto Energy Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 4.45%.


Velesto Energy Bhd  (XKLS:5243) 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.


Velesto Energy Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Velesto Energy Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Velesto Energy 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.

Velesto Energy Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Velesto Energy Bhd Annual Data
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Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Velesto Energy Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:5243 vs NE, RIG, VAL: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Velesto Energy 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.


Velesto Energy Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Velesto Energy Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Velesto Energy Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Velesto Energy 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
=( 229.73-123 )/2800.06286
=3.81 %

* 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 4.45% mean?
Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 4.45% 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 Velesto Energy Bhd and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 11.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks #182 out of 891 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Velesto Energy Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Velesto Energy Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 4.45% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 11.35. Based on the distribution chart, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks #182 out of 891 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Velesto Energy Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Velesto Energy Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks #182 out of 891 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Velesto Energy 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Velesto Energy Bhd and its competitors. Velesto Energy Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.45%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 11.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Velesto Energy Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 58.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.45%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 11.35. Velesto Energy Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.45% 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 Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velesto Energy Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 58.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.18. GuruFocus considers Velesto Energy Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5243:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 4.45% (61% below median its 10-year median of 11.35)
  • GF Value™: RM0.18 vs. price of RM0.29 (58.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Velesto Energy Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Level 18, Block 3A, Plaza Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50470
Velesto Energy Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that provides services to the oil and gas industry. It is engaged in the provision of drilling services for exploration, development, and production wells and workover services to the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry. It is also engaged in the provision of threading, inspection, and repair services for Oil Country Tubular Goods in Malaysia and overseas. The company operates under two segments, namely drilling services and others. The company has a geographical presence in Malaysia and other countries.
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