Fossil GroupFOSL -3.38%47 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.26% as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 12.49. GuruFocus rates FOSL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 995 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Fossil Group ranks better than 57.19% 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, Fossil Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.26%.
Fossil Group (NAS:FOSL) 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.
Fossil Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Fossil Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fossil Group'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.
FOSL vs FWDI, RCKY, DBI: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Fossil Group'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.
Fossil Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fossil Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fossil Group'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 0.26% mean?
Fossil Group (FOSL) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.26% as of Jun. 30, 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 Fossil Group and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 12.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #426 out of 995 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Fossil Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Fossil Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.26% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 12.49. Based on the distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #426 out of 995 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fossil Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fossil Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to FWDI and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #426 out of 995 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Fossil Group 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Fossil Group and its competitors. Fossil Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.26%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 12.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fossil Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group (FOSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.18, compared to a current price of $4.14 — trading 250.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.26%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 12.49. Fossil Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 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 Fossil Group (FOSL), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.26% as of Jun. 30, 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 Fossil Group (FOSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.14 is trading 250.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.18.
GuruFocus considers Fossil Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FOSL:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.26% (98% below median its 10-year median of 12.49)
GF Value™: $1.18 vs. price of $4.14 (250.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FOSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fossil Group Inc is a design, innovation, and distribution company in consumer fashion accessories, offering products such as watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts, and sunglasses. It designs, develops, markets, and distributes products under its owned brands FOSSIL, SKAGEN, MICHELE, RELIC, and ZODIAC. It operates through Americas, Europe, and Asia segments, each including sales to wholesale and distributor customers, as well as Company-owned retail stores and e-commerce activities based on the location of the selling entity. The Americas segment contributes the majority of revenue and includes sales across Canada, Latin America, and the United States, while the Europe and Asia segments cover their respective regions. Each segment provides similar products and services.
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