KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 15.15% (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 397% Above Median

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XKLS:9334 KESM Industries Bhd XKLS:9334
81 GF Score
Price RM4.08
GF Value RM3.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is KESM Industries Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

KESM Industries Bhd XKLS:9334 +2.00% 81 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 15.15% as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 397% above its 10-year median of 3.05. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9334 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 968 Semiconductors companies, KESM Industries Bhd ranks better than 96.38% 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, KESM Industries Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 15.15%.


KESM Industries Bhd  (XKLS:9334) 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.


KESM Industries Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


KESM Industries Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KESM Industries 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.

KESM Industries Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

KESM Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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KESM Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:9334 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, KESM Industries 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.


KESM Industries Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KESM Industries Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KESM Industries Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

KESM Industries Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 58.61-32.54 )/175.5012
=14.86 %

* 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 15.15% mean?
KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 15.15% as of Jul. 22, 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 KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 397% above median its historical median of 3.05. According to the industry distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #35 out of 968 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is KESM Industries Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
KESM Industries Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 15.15% is 397% above median its 10-year median of 3.05. Based on the distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #35 out of 968 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KESM Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KESM Industries Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #35 out of 968 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places KESM Industries Bhd in the top 4% 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Semiconductors 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 KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. KESM Industries Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 15.15%, which is 397% above median its own 10-year median of 3.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KESM Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.89, compared to a current price of RM4.08 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 15.15%, which is 397% above median its 10-year median of 3.05. KESM Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 15.15% as of Jul. 22, 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM4.08 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.89. GuruFocus considers KESM Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9334:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 15.15% (397% above median its 10-year median of 3.05)
  • GF Value™: RM3.89 vs. price of RM4.08 (4.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9334 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KESM Industries Bhd Business Description

Address 17 Jalan SS7/26, 802, 8th Floor, Block C, Kelana Square, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47301
KESM Industries Bhd operates through a single business segment, providing essential burn-in and testing services that ensure the reliability of semiconductors, including microprocessors, microcontrollers, and advanced sensors. Serving the semiconductor industry, the company's products support technologies across the automotive, industrial, consumer, and commercial sectors internationally. Its customer base spans key markets in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, with sales concentrated mainly in Malaysia, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and other regions, and the majority of revenue comes from Malaysia.
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