SEALSQLAES -2.10%41 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.04% as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 1.47. GuruFocus rates LAES with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 962 Semiconductors companies, SEALSQ ranks better than 81.08% 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, SEALSQ's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 1.04%.
SEALSQ (NAS:LAES) 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.
The historical data trend for SEALSQ'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.
LAES vs INDI, MRAM, NVEC: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, SEALSQ'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.
SEALSQ Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SEALSQ's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SEALSQ'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 1.04% mean?
SEALSQ (LAES) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.04% as of Jul. 05, 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 SEALSQ and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, SEALSQ ranks #182 out of 962 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is SEALSQ's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
SEALSQ's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.04% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.47. Based on the distribution chart, SEALSQ ranks #182 out of 962 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SEALSQ has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SEALSQ's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to INDI and MRAM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SEALSQ ranks #182 out of 962 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places SEALSQ in the top 19% 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 a Semiconductors company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Semiconductors 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 SEALSQ and its competitors. SEALSQ's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.04%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SEALSQ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEALSQ (LAES) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.34, compared to a current price of $3.03 — trading 791.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.04%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.47. SEALSQ's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 6 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 SEALSQ (LAES), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.04% as of Jul. 05, 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 SEALSQ (LAES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEALSQ stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.03 is trading 791.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.34.
GuruFocus considers SEALSQ to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LAES:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 1.04% (29% below median its 10-year median of 1.47)
GF Value™: $0.34 vs. price of $3.03 (791.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LAES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SEALSQ Corp develops certified secure microcontrollers and implements post-quantum cryptography. The company develops solutions including post-quantum microchips and devices that can be used in a variety of applications, from multi-factor authentication, home automation, and IT network infrastructure to automotive, industrial automation, and control systems. The company's vaultIC range offers a set of ready-to-use secure elements designed to implement embedded security for any kind of device with fast time-to-market and high flexibility. The company's products include VaultIC155, VaultIV18x, VaultIC292, and VaultIC40x. The company generates a majority of its revenue from North America, while it also has its presence in Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
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