Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 11.93% (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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XKLS:8877 Ekovest Bhd XKLS:8877
17 GF Score
Price RM0.21
GF Value RM0.30
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Ekovest Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Ekovest Bhd XKLS:8877 +5.00% 17 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 11.93% as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8877 with a GF Score™ of 17/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,666 Construction companies, Ekovest Bhd ranks better than 88.54% 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, Ekovest Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 11.93%.


Ekovest Bhd  (XKLS:8877) 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.


Ekovest Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Ekovest Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ekovest 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.

Ekovest Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Ekovest Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Ekovest 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 19.59 13.99 9.51 9.56 11.64

XKLS:8877 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ekovest 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.


Ekovest Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ekovest Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ekovest Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Ekovest 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
=( 6254.75-6184.01 )/607.909255
=11.64 %

* 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 11.93% mean?
Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 11.93% 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 Ekovest Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ekovest Bhd ranks #191 out of 1666 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Ekovest Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Ekovest Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 11.93%. Based on the distribution chart, Ekovest Bhd ranks #191 out of 1666 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ekovest Bhd has a GF Score™ of 17/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ekovest Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ekovest Bhd ranks #191 out of 1666 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Ekovest Bhd in the top 12% 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 Construction company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Construction 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 Ekovest Bhd and its competitors. Ekovest Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 11.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ekovest Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.30, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 11.93%. Ekovest Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 11.93% 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 Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ekovest Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.30. GuruFocus considers Ekovest Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8877:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 11.93%
  • GF Value™: RM0.30 vs. price of RM0.21 (30% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 17/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8877 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ekovest Bhd Business Description

Address No. 118 Jalan Gombak, Ground Floor, Wisma Ekovest, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 53000
Ekovest Bhd is a Malaysia-based company principally engaged in investment holding and civil engineering and building works. The group's operating segments are business units that provide different products and services, including Construction operations, Property development, Toll Operations, Plantation, Food and beverages, Property investment, and Others. The group's operations are carried out in Malaysia, with the majority of revenue generated from Construction operations.
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