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Tele2 ABCHIX:TEL2BS +2.44%69 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.22% as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TEL2BS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr123.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Telecommunication Services companies, Tele2 AB ranks better than 59.03% 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, Tele2 AB's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.22%.
Tele2 AB (CHIX:TEL2Bs) 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.
The historical data trend for Tele2 AB'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.
CHIX:TEL2BS vs VZ, TMUS, T: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Tele2 AB'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.
Tele2 AB Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Tele2 AB's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tele2 AB'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 0.22% mean?
Tele2 AB (CHIX:TEL2BS) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.22% as of Jul. 28, 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 Tele2 AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tele2 AB ranks #143 out of 349 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Tele2 AB's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Tele2 AB's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.22%. Based on the distribution chart, Tele2 AB ranks #143 out of 349 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tele2 AB has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tele2 AB's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Tele2 AB ranks #143 out of 349 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Tele2 AB 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Telecommunication 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 Tele2 AB and its competitors. Tele2 AB's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tele2 AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tele2 AB (CHIX:TEL2BS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr123.35, compared to a current price of kr164.88 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.22%. Tele2 AB's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Tele2 AB (CHIX:TEL2BS), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.22% as of Jul. 28, 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 Tele2 AB (CHIX:TEL2BS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tele2 AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr164.88 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr123.35.
GuruFocus considers Tele2 AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:TEL2BS:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.22%
GF Value™: kr123.35 vs. price of kr164.88 (33.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:TEL2BS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tele2 is the second-largest telecom operator by market share in Sweden, after Telia. Tele2 was a pure mobile operator until 2018 when it acquired Com Hem, Sweden's largest cable company. Tele2 is also present in the Baltic markets, where it runs a pure mobile business. Tele2 is a well-managed firm, showing good cost discipline and a healthy dividend policy, which we expect will remain.
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