Maxeon Solar Technologies (FRA:5QJ1) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 7,527.08% (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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FRA:5QJ1 Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd FRA:5QJ1
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GF Value €3.10
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What is Maxeon Solar Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Maxeon Solar Technologies FRA:5QJ1 +33.33% 25 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7,527.08% as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:5QJ1 with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 968 Semiconductors companies, Maxeon Solar Technologies ranks better than 99.9% 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, Maxeon Solar Technologies's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 7,527.08%.


Maxeon Solar Technologies  (FRA:5QJ1) 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.


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Maxeon Solar Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maxeon Solar Technologies'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.

Maxeon Solar Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Maxeon Solar Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -5.20 -8.17 -23.59 -22.87 69.45

Maxeon Solar Technologies Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
Net Debt Paydown Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -15.25 -22.87 64.19 69.45 196.84

FRA:5QJ1 vs APWL, GSLR, SUNE: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Maxeon Solar Technologies'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.


Maxeon Solar Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Maxeon Solar Technologies's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Maxeon Solar Technologies's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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Maxeon Solar Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Maxeon Solar Technologies's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 385.21-287.23 )/42.50183
=230.53 %

* 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 7,527.08% mean?
Maxeon Solar Technologies (FRA:5QJ1) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 7,527.08% as of Jul. 23, 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 Maxeon Solar Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Maxeon Solar Technologies ranks #1 out of 968 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Maxeon Solar Technologies' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Maxeon Solar Technologies' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7,527.08%. Based on the distribution chart, Maxeon Solar Technologies ranks #1 out of 968 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maxeon Solar Technologies has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maxeon Solar Technologies' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to APWL and GSLR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Maxeon Solar Technologies ranks #1 out of 968 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Maxeon Solar Technologies in the top 0% 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Semiconductors 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 Maxeon Solar Technologies and its competitors. Maxeon Solar Technologies's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7,527.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maxeon Solar Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxeon Solar Technologies (FRA:5QJ1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.10, compared to a current price of €0.20 — trading 93.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7,527.08%. Maxeon Solar Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 8 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 Maxeon Solar Technologies (FRA:5QJ1), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7,527.08% as of Jul. 23, 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 Maxeon Solar Technologies (FRA:5QJ1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxeon Solar Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.20 is trading 93.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.10. GuruFocus considers Maxeon Solar Technologies to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5QJ1:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 7,527.08%
  • GF Value™: €3.10 vs. price of €0.20 (93.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 25/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5QJ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Maxeon Solar Technologies Business Description

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Address 8 Marina Boulevard, No. 05-02, Marina Bay Financial Centre, Singapore, SGP, 018981
Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of premium solar technology. It owns and operates solar cell and panel manufacturing facilities located in Malaysia, Mexico, and the Philippines. The company's primary products are the Maxeon line of interdigitated back contact (IBC) solar cells and panels, and the Performance line (formerly, P-Series) of shingled solar cells and panels. the Maxeon line of solar panels are the highest-efficiency solar panels on the market with an aesthetically pleasing design, and the Performance line of solar panels offers a high-value and cost-effective solution. It is targeted at residential and small-scale commercial customers across the globe. The company derives its revenue from the United States, Italy, and Rest of world.
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