Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : -3.00% (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


XKLS:6971 Kobay Technology Bhd XKLS:6971
76 GF Score
Price RM2.33
GF Value RM1.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Kobay Technology Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Kobay Technology Bhd XKLS:6971 -2.92% 76 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.00% as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6971 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,841 Industrial Products companies, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks worse than 76.8% 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, Kobay Technology Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -3.00%.


Kobay Technology Bhd  (XKLS:6971) 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.


Kobay Technology Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Kobay Technology Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kobay Technology 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.

Kobay Technology Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Kobay Technology Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Kobay Technology 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 -4.26 -4.69 -5.95 -5.40 -5.03

XKLS:6971 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kobay Technology 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.


Kobay Technology Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kobay Technology Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kobay Technology Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Kobay Technology 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
=( 129.11-151.51 )/445.05159
=-5.03 %

* 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 -3.00% mean?
Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -3.00% 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 Kobay Technology Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks #2182 out of 2841 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is Kobay Technology Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Kobay Technology Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks #2182 out of 2841 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kobay Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobay Technology Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks #2182 out of 2841 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Kobay Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Industrial Products 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 Kobay Technology Bhd and its competitors. Kobay Technology Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobay Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.89, compared to a current price of RM2.33 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.00%. Kobay Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.00% 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 Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobay Technology Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.33 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.89. GuruFocus considers Kobay Technology Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6971:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -3.00%
  • GF Value™: RM1.89 vs. price of RM2.33 (23.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6971 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kobay Technology Bhd Business Description

Address No. 42-B Jalan Rangoon, 3rd Floor, Wisma Kobay, Georgetown, PNG, MYS, 10400
Kobay Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Manufacturing, Property development, Pharmaceutical and healthcare, Asset Management, Investment holding, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Manufacturing segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing of precision machined components, precision stamping, sheet metal parts, surface treatment, precision moulds, tooling and form dies, semiconductor assembly and testing equipment, metal works and structures, modules and parts for oil and gas production and extraction equipment, and components and sub-assemblies for aerospace parts. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore, the USA, and other regions.
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