Teledyne TechnologiesSTU:TYZ -1.07%93 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.92% as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 119% above its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates STU:TYZ with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €457.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,350 Hardware companies, Teledyne Technologies ranks better than 69.87% 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, Teledyne Technologies's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.92%.
Teledyne Technologies (STU:TYZ) 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.
Teledyne Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Teledyne Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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Teledyne Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
STU:TYZ vs MKSI, FTV, GRMN: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Teledyne Technologies'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.
Teledyne Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Teledyne Technologies's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Teledyne Technologies'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 0.92% mean?
Teledyne Technologies (STU:TYZ) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.92% as of Jul. 10, 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 Teledyne Technologies and its competitors. This is 119% above median its historical median of 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Teledyne Technologies ranks #708 out of 2350 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Teledyne Technologies' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Teledyne Technologies' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.92% is 119% above median its 10-year median of 0.42. Based on the distribution chart, Teledyne Technologies ranks #708 out of 2350 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Teledyne Technologies has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Teledyne Technologies' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to MKSI and FTV?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Teledyne Technologies ranks #708 out of 2350 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Teledyne Technologies in the upper 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 Hardware company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Hardware 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 Teledyne Technologies and its competitors. Teledyne Technologies's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.92%, which is 119% above median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Teledyne Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teledyne Technologies (STU:TYZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €457.54, compared to a current price of €556.00 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.92%, which is 119% above median its 10-year median of 0.42. Teledyne Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Teledyne Technologies (STU:TYZ), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.92% as of Jul. 10, 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 Teledyne Technologies (STU:TYZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teledyne Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €556.00 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €457.54.
GuruFocus considers Teledyne Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:TYZ:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.92% (119% above median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: €457.54 vs. price of €556.00 (21.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TYZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Teledyne Technologies Inc provides enabling technologies to sense, analyze and distribute information for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. The firm operates in four segments: Digital Imaging, Instrumentation, Aerospace and Defense Electronics, and Engineered Systems. The Digital Imaging segment, that derives maximum revenue, includes high-performance sensors, cameras and systems, within the visible, infrared and X-ray spectra for use in industrial, government and medical applications, as well as MEMS and high-performance, high-reliability semiconductors including analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters. Geographically, the company operates in United States, Europe, Asia, and All other.
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