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Ecotel Communication AGFRA:E4C 60 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.46% as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 248% above its 10-year median of 1.57. GuruFocus rates FRA:E4C with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.29. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Telecommunication Services companies, Ecotel Communication AG ranks better than 81.95% 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, Ecotel Communication AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 5.46%.
Ecotel Communication AG (FRA:E4C) 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.
Ecotel Communication AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Ecotel Communication AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ecotel Communication AG'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.
Ecotel Communication AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
FRA:E4C vs VZ, TMUS, T: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Ecotel Communication AG'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.
Ecotel Communication AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Ecotel Communication AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecotel Communication AG'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 5.46% mean?
Ecotel Communication AG (FRA:E4C) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 5.46% as of Aug. 02, 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 Ecotel Communication AG and its competitors. This is 248% above median its historical median of 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecotel Communication AG ranks #63 out of 349 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Ecotel Communication AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Ecotel Communication AG's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 5.46% is 248% above median its 10-year median of 1.57. Based on the distribution chart, Ecotel Communication AG ranks #63 out of 349 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ecotel Communication AG has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecotel Communication AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Ecotel Communication AG ranks #63 out of 349 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Ecotel Communication AG in the top 18% 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 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 Ecotel Communication AG and its competitors. Ecotel Communication AG's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.46%, which is 248% above median its own 10-year median of 1.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecotel Communication AG stock overvalued right now?
Ecotel Communication AG (FRA:E4C) has a current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 5.46%. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.29, compared to a current price of €6.65 — trading 53.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.46%, which is 248% above median its 10-year median of 1.57. Ecotel Communication AG's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Ecotel Communication AG (FRA:E4C), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.46% as of Aug. 02, 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 Ecotel Communication AG (FRA:E4C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecotel Communication AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.65 is trading 53.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.29.
Key valuation signals for FRA:E4C:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 5.46% (248% above median its 10-year median of 1.57)
GF Value™: €14.29 vs. price of €6.65 (53.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:E4C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ecotel Communication AG is a telecommunication company operating in Germany that provides a solution to customers involved in the IT and telecommunication industry. The company operates under business segments that is Ecotel Business customers, Ecotel Wholesale, and Easybell, Majority of the firm's revenue comes from Ecotel Business customers which offers business customers throughout Germany an integrated product portfolio of voice and data services (ICT solutions). The firm's sales are mostly generated in Germany.
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