Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 1.24% (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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FRA:SMB Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG FRA:SMB
76 GF Score
Price €45.00
GF Value €42.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG FRA:SMB 76 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.24% as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,850 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks better than 68.7% 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, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 1.24%.


Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG  (FRA:SMB) 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.


Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz 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.

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.08 1.21 1.05 0.96 0.87

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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 1.08 1.21 1.05 0.96 0.87

FRA:SMB vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz 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.


Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 2.44-1.88 )/64.5
=0.87 %

* 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 1.24% mean?
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.24% as of Jul. 27, 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks #579 out of 1850 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.24% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Based on the distribution chart, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks #579 out of 1850 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks #579 out of 1850 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG and its competitors. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.24%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.67, compared to a current price of €45.00 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.24%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.24% as of Jul. 27, 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €45.00 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.67. GuruFocus considers Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SMB:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 1.24% (15% above median its 10-year median of 1.08)
  • GF Value™: €42.67 vs. price of €45.00 (5.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Business Description

Address Bad Schwalbach, Bad Schwalbach, DEU, 65307
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG is engaged in processing and distribution of milk and milk products, the wholesale of dairy products and related foodstuffs. The company acts as a regional brand supplier of fresh and long-life milk, as well as fresh produce such as yogurt, whipped cream, sour cream, natural and fruit quark, cream, and sponge cake under the name SCHWALBCHEN. Specialties such as the coffee beverage Caffreddo and ethnic items such as Ayran are marketed nationwide. The company is engaged in the wholesale consumer trade segment.
76GF Score

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