Freshworks (MIL:1FRSH) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : -0.07% (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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MIL:1FRSH Freshworks Inc MIL:1FRSH
53 GF Score
Price €10.68
GF Value €15.88
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Freshworks Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Freshworks MIL:1FRSH 53 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.07% as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1FRSH with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,500 Software companies, Freshworks ranks worse than 51.64% 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, Freshworks's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -0.07%.


Freshworks  (MIL:1FRSH) 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.


Freshworks Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Freshworks Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Freshworks'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.

Freshworks Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

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MIL:1FRSH vs KC, ADEA, BTDR: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Freshworks'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.


Freshworks Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Freshworks's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Freshworks's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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Freshworks Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Freshworks's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 33.19-33.42 )/2314.30486
=-0.01 %

* 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 -0.07% mean?
Freshworks (MIL:1FRSH) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -0.07% as of Aug. 20, 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 Freshworks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Freshworks ranks #1291 out of 2500 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Freshworks' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Freshworks' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.07%. Based on the distribution chart, Freshworks ranks #1291 out of 2500 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Freshworks has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freshworks' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to KC and ADEA?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Freshworks ranks #1291 out of 2500 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Freshworks in the lower 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 Software company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Software 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 Freshworks and its competitors. Freshworks's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Freshworks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freshworks (MIL:1FRSH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.88, compared to a current price of €10.68 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.07%. Freshworks' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Freshworks (MIL:1FRSH), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.07% as of Aug. 20, 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 Freshworks (MIL:1FRSH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freshworks stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.68 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.88. GuruFocus considers Freshworks to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1FRSH:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -0.07%
  • GF Value™: €15.88 vs. price of €10.68 (32.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1FRSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Freshworks Business Description

Address 2950 South Delaware Street, Suite 201, San Mateo, CA, USA, 94403
Freshworks Inc provides software as a service platform that enables small and medium-sized businesses to support customers through e-mail, phone, website, and social networks. It offers solutions that serve the needs of users in the CS and ITSM categories and has also expanded its offering with Sales and Marketing automation products. These product offerings enable organizations to acquire, engage, and serve their customers and employees. The group derives revenue from North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and Other regions. It derives maximum revenue from North America.
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