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Ho Wah Genting BhdXKLS:9601 30 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7.28% as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 7.25. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9601 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,838 Industrial Products companies, Ho Wah Genting 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, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 7.28%.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) 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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Ho Wah Genting Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ho Wah Genting 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:9601 vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ho Wah Genting 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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ho Wah Genting 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 7.28% mean?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 7.28% as of Jul. 15, 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #256 out of 2838 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 7.28% is near median its 10-year median of 7.25. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #256 out of 2838 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ho Wah Genting Bhd has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #256 out of 2838 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Ho Wah Genting Bhd in the top 9% 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 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.25. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7.28% as of Jul. 15, 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.15.
GuruFocus considers Ho Wah Genting Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9601:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 7.28% (near median its 10-year median of 7.25)
GF Value™: RM0.15 vs. price of RM0.11 (30% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd is an integrated manufacturer engaged in manufacturing of wires and cables, power supply cord sets, and moulded cable assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of electrical and electronic devices and for original design manufacturers (ODM). Its segments include Investment engaged in investment in properties and investment by the holding company; Moulded power supply cord sets engaged in manufacturing and trading of wires and cables, moulded power supply cord sets and cable assemblies for electrical and electronic devices and equipment; and Healthcare engaged in healthcare related businesses which includes the health supplement, biotechnology and healthcare technology.
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