MIND Technology (FRA:MI70) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 0.83% (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 58% Below Median

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FRA:MI70 MIND Technology Inc FRA:MI70
45 GF Score
Price €4.72
GF Value €1.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MIND Technology Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

MIND Technology FRA:MI70 +4.42% 45 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.83% as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 1.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:MI70 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,353 Hardware companies, MIND Technology ranks better than 67.91% 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, MIND Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.83%.


MIND Technology  (FRA:MI70) 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.


MIND Technology Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


MIND Technology Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MIND 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.

MIND Technology Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

MIND Technology Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.95 -3.11 -16.66 2.17 0.59

MIND Technology Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.75 0.46 0.42 0.59 0.75

FRA:MI70 vs LGL, ACFN, TRCK: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, MIND 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.


MIND Technology Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, MIND Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MIND Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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MIND Technology Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

MIND Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 1.34-0.88 )/47.2628
=0.97 %

* 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 0.83% mean?
MIND Technology (FRA:MI70) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.83% as of Jul. 22, 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 MIND Technology and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 1.99. According to the industry distribution chart, MIND Technology ranks #755 out of 2353 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is MIND Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
MIND Technology's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.83% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 1.99. Based on the distribution chart, MIND Technology ranks #755 out of 2353 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MIND Technology has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MIND Technology's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to LGL and ACFN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, MIND Technology ranks #755 out of 2353 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts MIND 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 MIND Technology and its competitors. MIND Technology's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.83%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 1.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MIND Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MIND Technology (FRA:MI70) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.11, compared to a current price of €4.72 — trading 325.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.83%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 1.99. MIND Technology's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 4 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 MIND Technology (FRA:MI70), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.83% as of Jul. 22, 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 MIND Technology (FRA:MI70) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MIND Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.72 is trading 325.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.11. GuruFocus considers MIND Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MI70:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.83% (58% below median its 10-year median of 1.99)
  • GF Value™: €1.11 vs. price of €4.72 (325.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MI70 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MIND Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges MIND:USA
Address 2002 Timberloch Place, Suite 550, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77380
MIND Technology Inc provides technology and solutions for exploration, survey, and defense applications in oceanographic, hydrographic, defense, seismic, and security industries. The company operates in single segment namely, Seamap which provides services and products, including engineering, repairs and software licensing, utilized in marine exploration, marine survey and maritime security for marine survey companies, seismic survey contractors, research institutes, non-military government organizations and operators of port facilities and other offshore installations. The company generates more revenue from Seamap Marine Products. The company's geographical segments include the United States; China, Norway; Turkey; Singapore; and Canada & Other.
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