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, Highlight Communications AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 24.29%.
Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGd) 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.
* 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.
Highlight Communications AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
CHIX:HLGD vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Highlight Communications AG'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.
Highlight Communications AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Highlight Communications AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Highlight Communications AG'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 24.29% mean?
Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 24.29% as of Jul. 10, 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 Highlight Communications AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Highlight Communications AG ranks #78 out of 930 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Highlight Communications AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Highlight Communications AG's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 24.29%. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.22. Highlight Communications AG's value of 24.29% is 11197.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Highlight Communications AG ranks #78 out of 930 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Highlight Communications AG has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highlight Communications AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Highlight Communications AG ranks #78 out of 930 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Highlight Communications AG in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.22. Highlight Communications AG's value of 24.29% is 11197.7% above this benchmark. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.22, based on 930 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Debt Paydown Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Highlight Communications AG's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 24.29% is 11197.7% above the industry median. 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 Highlight Communications AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Highlight Communications AG's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 24.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highlight Communications AG stock overvalued right now?
Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD) has a current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 24.29%. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.55, compared to a current price of €3.91 — trading 68.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 24.29% and 11197.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.22. Highlight Communications AG's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 24.29% as of Jul. 10, 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 Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highlight Communications AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.91 is trading 68.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.55.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HLGD:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 24.29%
GF Value™: €12.55 vs. price of €3.91 (68.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11197.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#78 of 930)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HLGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Highlight Communications AG is a Switzerland-based financial holding company. The company is a film production and license company in German-speaking countries. Its two operating segments include Film and Sports and Event. In the Film segment, the company, along with its subsidiaries, is a producer and distributor of cinema, video, and TV films. In addition to owning and co-producing, it acquires the exploitation rights to third-party productions. The Sports and Event segment mainly comprises activities in the TV and digital areas with the umbrella brand SPORT1 and in the area of production, content solutions services, and content marketing with PLAZAMEDIA. The majority of the comapny's revenue is derived from the Film segment.
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