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, Electronic Arts's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.20%.
Electronic Arts (HAM:ERT) 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.
Electronic Arts Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Electronic Arts Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Electronic Arts'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.
HAM:ERT vs TTWO, RBLX, NTES: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Electronic Arts'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.
Electronic Arts Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Electronic Arts's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Electronic Arts'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 0.20% mean?
Electronic Arts (HAM:ERT) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.20% as of Jul. 04, 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 Electronic Arts and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Electronic Arts ranks #221 out of 454 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Electronic Arts' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Electronic Arts' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.20%. The Interactive Media industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.18. Electronic Arts' value of 0.20% is 14.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Electronic Arts ranks #221 out of 454 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Electronic Arts has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electronic Arts' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to TTWO and RBLX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Electronic Arts ranks #221 out of 454 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Electronic Arts in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.18. Electronic Arts' value of 0.20% is 14.3% above this benchmark. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Interactive Media companies is 0.18, based on 454 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Debt Paydown Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Electronic Arts's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.20% is 14.3% above the industry median. 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 Electronic Arts and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Electronic Arts's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electronic Arts stock overvalued right now?
Electronic Arts (HAM:ERT) has a current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.20%. The stock's GF Value™ is €140.18, compared to a current price of €179.50 — trading 28% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.20% and 14.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.18. Electronic Arts' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Electronic Arts (HAM:ERT), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.20% as of Jul. 04, 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 Electronic Arts (HAM:ERT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electronic Arts stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €179.50 is trading 28% above its estimated GF Value™ of €140.18.
Key valuation signals for HAM:ERT:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.20%
GF Value™: €140.18 vs. price of €179.50 (28% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% above the Interactive Media median (#221 of 454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:ERT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Electronic Arts is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games. Its most important franchises are the Madden NFL and FC soccer games, which it releases annually. In 2024, it also relaunched its American college football game. Other major franchises include Apex Legends, Battlefield, and The Sims. Typically, about three-quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales.
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