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Ares AsiaHKSE:00645 +4.44%40 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.38% as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 3.78. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00645 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 145 Other Energy Sources companies, Ares Asia ranks better than 83.45% 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, Ares Asia's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 1.38%.
Ares Asia (HKSE:00645) 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.
Ares Asia Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ares Asia'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.
Ares Asia Net Debt Paydown Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Ares Asia'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.
Ares Asia Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Ares Asia's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ares Asia'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 1.38% mean?
Ares Asia (HKSE:00645) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.38% as of Aug. 21, 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 Ares Asia and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 3.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Asia ranks #24 out of 145 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Ares Asia's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Ares Asia's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.38% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 3.78. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Asia ranks #24 out of 145 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ares Asia has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Asia's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Ares Asia ranks #24 out of 145 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Ares Asia in the top 17% 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Other Energy Sources 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 Ares Asia and its competitors. Ares Asia's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.38%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 3.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares Asia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Asia (HKSE:00645) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.01, compared to a current price of HK$0.19 — trading 1780% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.38%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 3.78. Ares Asia's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Ares Asia (HKSE:00645), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.38% as of Aug. 21, 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 Ares Asia (HKSE:00645) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Asia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.19 is trading 1780% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.01.
GuruFocus considers Ares Asia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00645:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 1.38% (63% below median its 10-year median of 3.78)
GF Value™: HK$0.01 vs. price of HK$0.19 (1780% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00645 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ares Asia Ltd is an investment holding company. The group is principally engaged in the business of coal trading, entailing the selling of coal purchased from various countries to Mainland China and other commodities trading, which encompasses supply chain management and risk management service. Its business falls under the primary segment of Coal and other trading. Geographically, the group has a business presence in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and other countries, of which maximum revenue is derived from Mainland China.
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