Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 13.24% (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 39% Below Median

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XKLS:5264 Malakoff Corp Bhd XKLS:5264
48 GF Score
Price RM0.80
GF Value RM0.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Malakoff Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Malakoff Bhd XKLS:5264 48 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 13.24% as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 21.55. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5264 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Utilities - Regulated companies, Malakoff Bhd ranks better than 90.98% 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, Malakoff Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 13.24%.


Malakoff Bhd  (XKLS:5264) 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.


Malakoff Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Malakoff Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malakoff 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.

Malakoff Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Malakoff Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Malakoff Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 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 18.93 21.55 13.00 12.96 13.41

XKLS:5264 vs SRE: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Malakoff 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.


Malakoff Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Malakoff Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Malakoff Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Malakoff 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
=( 8060.45-7542.82 )/3860.69919
=13.41 %

* 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 13.24% mean?
Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 13.24% 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 Malakoff Bhd and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 21.55. Over the past decade, Malakoff Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % has ranged from 0.76 to 64.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Malakoff Bhd ranks #44 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Malakoff Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Malakoff Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 13.24% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 21.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 64.24. Based on the distribution chart, Malakoff Bhd ranks #44 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Malakoff Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malakoff Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Malakoff Bhd ranks #44 out of 488 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Malakoff Bhd in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Malakoff Bhd's own Net Debt Paydown Yield % has ranged from 0.76 to 64.24 over the past decade. 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Malakoff Bhd and its competitors. Malakoff Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 13.24%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 21.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malakoff Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.65, compared to a current price of RM0.80 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 13.24%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 21.55. Malakoff Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 8 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 Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 13.24% 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 Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malakoff Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.80 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.65. GuruFocus considers Malakoff Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5264:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 13.24% (39% below median its 10-year median of 21.55)
  • GF Value™: RM0.65 vs. price of RM0.80 (23.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5264 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Malakoff Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Level 12, Block 4, Plaza Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50470
Malakoff Corp Bhd is an Energy generation and Environmental Solutions organization. The company is an Independent Power Producer generating electricity from its domestic thermal power plants. Its renewable energy portfolio comprises large scale solar, commercial and industrial solar installations, small hydropower projects and its WTE plant development. Its segments include Power generation which includes power generation business and water desalination services; and Waste management and environmental services which include waste management services and environmental services. The majority of the revenue is derived from Power generation segment. Geographical revenue is solely derived from Malaysia.
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