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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, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0%.
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co (STU:CUP) 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.
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chugai Pharmaceutical Co'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.
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
STU:CUP vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co'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.
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chugai Pharmaceutical Co'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.
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co (STU:CUP) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0% as of Aug. 01, 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 Chugai Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co ranks #999999 out of 921 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry.
Is Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0%. Based on the distribution chart, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co ranks #999999 out of 921 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co ranks #999999 out of 921 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Chugai Pharmaceutical Co 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Chugai Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chugai Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co (STU:CUP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.02, compared to a current price of €36.79 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0%. Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Chugai Pharmaceutical Co (STU:CUP), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0% as of Aug. 01, 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 Chugai Pharmaceutical Co (STU:CUP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €36.79 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €42.02.
GuruFocus considers Chugai Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CUP:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0%
GF Value™: €42.02 vs. price of €36.79 (12.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CUP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chugai Pharmaceutical is a Japanese drug developer and subsidiary of Roche Holding, which owns roughly 60% of the company. Founded in 1925, Chugai deals primarily in the Japanese market, where it generates roughly half of its revenue. It has been the leader in Japan's oncology market for the past decade, largely due to drugs licensed from its parent's portfolio. The company also develops its own innovative medicines. It is an industry leader in antibody technology with several flagship therapies, including Hemlibra (hemophilia), Actemra (rheumatoid arthritis, covid), Foundayo (oral obesity pill), and Nemluvio (atopic dermatitis, prurigo nodularis).
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