Contax ParticipacoesBSP:CTAX3 40 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 65.06% as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 39.56. GuruFocus rates BSP:CTAX3 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of R$1.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 988 Business Services companies, Contax Participacoes ranks better than 97.98% 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, Contax Participacoes's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 65.06%.
Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) 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.
Contax Participacoes Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Contax Participacoes Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Contax Participacoes'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.
Contax Participacoes Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
BSP:CTAX3 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Contax Participacoes'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.
Contax Participacoes Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Contax Participacoes's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contax Participacoes'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 65.06% mean?
Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 65.06% as of Jul. 04, 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 Contax Participacoes and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 39.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #20 out of 988 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is Contax Participacoes' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Contax Participacoes' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 65.06% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 39.56. Based on the distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #20 out of 988 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Contax Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contax Participacoes' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #20 out of 988 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Contax Participacoes in the top 2% 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 Business Services company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Business Services 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 Contax Participacoes and its competitors. Contax Participacoes's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 65.06%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 39.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contax Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.48, compared to a current price of R$0.45 — trading 69.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 65.06%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 39.56. Contax Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 65.06% as of Jul. 04, 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 Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contax Participacoes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$0.45 is trading 69.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.48.
GuruFocus considers Contax Participacoes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CTAX3:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 65.06% (64% above median its 10-year median of 39.56)
GF Value™: R$1.48 vs. price of R$0.45 (69.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CTAX3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Contax Participacoes SA formerly, ATMA Participacoes SA is engaged in Industrial Maintenance and Facilities, (ii) Customer Service (contact center and trade marketing) and (iii) Information Technology.
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