Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 0.46% (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 88% Below Median

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XKLS:9881 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd XKLS:9881
36 GF Score
Price RM0.40
GF Value RM0.34
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd XKLS:9881 +5.26% 36 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.46% as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 3.78. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9881 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 585 Steel companies, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks better than 57.61% 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, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.46%.


Leader Steel Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:9881) 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.


Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leader Steel Holdings 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.

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:9881 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Leader Steel Holdings 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.


Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Leader Steel Holdings 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
=( 62.01-61.75 )/64.21378
=0.41 %

* 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 0.46% mean?
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.46% as of Aug. 06, 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 3.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #248 out of 585 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.46% is 88% below median its 10-year median of 3.78. Based on the distribution chart, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #248 out of 585 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #248 out of 585 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Leader Steel Holdings Bhd in the upper 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 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.46%, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 3.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leader Steel Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.34, compared to a current price of RM0.40 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.46%, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 3.78. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.46% as of Aug. 06, 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.40 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.34. GuruFocus considers Leader Steel Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9881:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.46% (88% below median its 10-year median of 3.78)
  • GF Value™: RM0.34 vs. price of RM0.40 (17.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9881 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Wisma Leader Steel, Plot 85, Lorong Perusahaan Utama, Kawasan Perusahaan Bukit Tengah, Bukit Tengah, Seberang Prai Tengah, PNG, MYS, 14000
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the business segment of Manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel and metal products and minerals. The group's steel and metal products include steel pipes and tubes, hollow sections, and steel flat bar, whereas the minerals include iron ore, manganese, mill scales, and slags. The company has two segments: the Steel segment and the Mineral segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the steel segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of steel products. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, the United Kingdom, and other countries, of which key revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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