Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 56.09% (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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HKSE:01159 Smart Digital Technology Group Ltd HKSE:01159
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Price HK$2.58
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What is Smart Digital Technology Group Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Smart Digital Technology Group HKSE:01159 29 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 56.09% as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01159 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Media - Diversified companies, Smart Digital Technology Group ranks better than 95.49% 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, Smart Digital Technology Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 56.09%.


Smart Digital Technology Group  (HKSE:01159) 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.


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Smart Digital Technology Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smart Digital Technology Group'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.

Smart Digital Technology Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Smart Digital Technology Group Annual Data
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Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Smart Digital Technology Group Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:01159 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Smart Digital Technology Group'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.


Smart Digital Technology Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Smart Digital Technology Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Smart Digital Technology Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Smart Digital Technology Group'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
=( 334.03-168.3 )/273.78208
=60.53 %

* 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 56.09% mean?
Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 56.09% as of Aug. 30, 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 Smart Digital Technology Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart Digital Technology Group ranks #42 out of 931 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Smart Digital Technology Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Smart Digital Technology Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 56.09%. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.08. Smart Digital Technology Group's value of 56.09% is 70012.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smart Digital Technology Group ranks #42 out of 931 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smart Digital Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart Digital Technology Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Smart Digital Technology Group ranks #42 out of 931 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Smart Digital Technology Group in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.08. Smart Digital Technology Group's value of 56.09% is 70012.5% 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.08, based on 931 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. Smart Digital Technology Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 56.09% is 70012.5% 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 Smart Digital Technology Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart Digital Technology Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 56.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart Digital Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.52, compared to a current price of HK$2.58 — trading 396.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 56.09% and 70012.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.08. Smart Digital Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 8 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 Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 56.09% as of Aug. 30, 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 Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart Digital Technology Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.58 is trading 396.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.52. GuruFocus considers Smart Digital Technology Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01159:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 56.09%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.52 vs. price of HK$2.58 (396.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70012.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#42 of 931)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01159 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Smart Digital Technology Group Business Description

Address 16 Harcourt Road, Room 406, 4th floor, Hong Kong, HKG
Smart Digital Technology Group Ltd formerly Starlight Culture Entertainment Group Ltd is engaged in media and culture business. It operates in a single segment Media and Culture business that engages in investment production and distribution of entertainment content such as film and television programs. The company operates in USA, Hong Kong and the PRC, it derives revenue from the United States of America.
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