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Southern Steel BhdXKLS:5665 30 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 72.58% as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 805% above its 10-year median of 8.02. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5665 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 586 Steel companies, Southern Steel Bhd ranks better than 96.59% 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, Southern Steel Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 72.58%.
Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) 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.
Southern Steel Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Southern Steel Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Steel 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.
XKLS:5665 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Southern Steel 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.
Southern Steel Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Steel Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Steel 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 72.58% mean?
Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 72.58% as of Jul. 18, 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 Southern Steel Bhd and its competitors. This is 805% above median its historical median of 8.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #20 out of 586 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Southern Steel Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Southern Steel Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 72.58% is 805% above median its 10-year median of 8.02. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #20 out of 586 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southern Steel Bhd has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Steel Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #20 out of 586 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Southern Steel 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 Southern Steel Bhd and its competitors. Southern Steel Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 72.58%, which is 805% above median its own 10-year median of 8.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Steel Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.39 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 72.58%, which is 805% above median its 10-year median of 8.02. Southern Steel Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 72.58% as of Jul. 18, 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 Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Steel Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.39 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26.
GuruFocus considers Southern Steel Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5665:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 72.58% (805% above median its 10-year median of 8.02)
GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.39 (50% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5665 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Steel Bhd is an investment holding company involved in the manufacturing, sale and trading of steel bars and related products, while the principal activities of its subsidiaries include the manufacturing, sale and trading in billets, steel bars, wire rods, pre-stressed concrete strands, bars and wires, steel pipes, steel wires, and other related products, as well as rental of properties and investment holding. The company comprises the following reportable segments: Steel products, Investment holding and others and Hot rolled coil operation. The company derived the majority of revenue from the sale of its products: bars, wire rod, wire mesh, cut and bend and pre-stressed concrete wire.
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