Applied Industrial TechnologiesFRA:AT4 +1.53%88 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.53% as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:AT4 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €215.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 145 Industrial Distribution companies, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks better than 62.76% 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, Applied Industrial Technologies's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.53%.
Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) 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.
Applied Industrial Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
FRA:AT4 vs QXO, CNM, WSO: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Applied Industrial 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.
Applied Industrial Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Applied Industrial Technologies's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Industrial Technologies'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 0.53% mean?
Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.53% as of Jul. 12, 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 Applied Industrial Technologies and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 0.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #54 out of 145 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Applied Industrial Technologies' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.53% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.96. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #54 out of 145 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Applied Industrial Technologies has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Industrial Technologies' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to QXO and CNM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #54 out of 145 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Applied Industrial Technologies 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Applied Industrial Technologies and its competitors. Applied Industrial Technologies's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.53%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €215.01, compared to a current price of €278.60 — trading 29.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.53%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.96. Applied Industrial Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.53% as of Jul. 12, 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 Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Industrial Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €278.60 is trading 29.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €215.01.
GuruFocus considers Applied Industrial Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AT4:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.53% (45% below median its 10-year median of 0.96)
GF Value™: €215.01 vs. price of €278.60 (29.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AT4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Industrial Technologies Business Description
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc is a distributor of industrial products to the maintenance, repair, and operations market and the original equipment manufacturing industry. Further, the company provides engineering and design services for industrial and fluid power applications. The products include bearings, power transmission components, fluid power components and systems, industrial rubber products, linear motion components, safety products, oilfield supplies, and other industrial and maintenance supplies. The company's reportable segments are; Service Center Based Distribution which derives key revenue, and Engineered Solutions. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States and the rest from Canada and other countries.
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