Creative TechnologyFRA:CTL -1.94%57 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.78% as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:CTL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,356 Hardware companies, Creative Technology ranks better than 68.51% 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, Creative Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.78%.
Creative Technology (FRA:CTL) 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.
Creative Technology Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Creative Technology Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Creative Technology'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.
Creative Technology Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
FRA:CTL vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Creative Technology'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.
Creative Technology Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Creative Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creative Technology'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 0.78% mean?
Creative Technology (FRA:CTL) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.78% 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 Creative Technology and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #742 out of 2356 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Creative Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Creative Technology's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.78% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.14. Based on the distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #742 out of 2356 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Creative Technology has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #742 out of 2356 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Creative Technology 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 Hardware company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Hardware 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 Creative Technology and its competitors. Creative Technology's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.78%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Technology (FRA:CTL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.82, compared to a current price of €0.51 — trading 38.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.78%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.14. Creative Technology's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Creative Technology (FRA:CTL), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.78% 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 Creative Technology (FRA:CTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.51 is trading 38.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.82.
GuruFocus considers Creative Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CTL:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.78% (32% below median its 10-year median of 1.14)
GF Value™: €0.82 vs. price of €0.51 (38.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creative Technology Ltd is a digital entertainment company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of multimedia products. The company's portfolio includes digitized sound and video boards, computers, and personal digital entertainment devices. Their product range features technologies such as Super X-Fi and Sound Blaster, encompassing internal sound cards, external USB DACs and amplifiers, gaming headsets, computer speakers, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, and various accessories. It also offers comprehensive work solutions, including webcams, USB dongles, communication devices, and high-resolution DACs. The company operates across Singapore, the United States of America, Asia Pacific, Ireland, and Europe, with Europe contributing the majority of its revenue.
57GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:CTL
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:CTL has been successfully added to your 
