Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co (TPE:2027) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : -5.63% (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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TPE:2027 Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Ltd TPE:2027
79 GF Score
Price NT$43.55
GF Value NT$41.48
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co TPE:2027 -1.91% 79 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -5.63% as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2027 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$41.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 585 Steel companies, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co ranks worse than 70.43% 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, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -5.63%.


Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co  (TPE:2027) 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.


Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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* 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.

Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:2027 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe 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.


Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


TPE:2027
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Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 49962.53-55731.75 )/86680.00715
=-6.66 %

* 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 -5.63% mean?
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co (TPE:2027) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -5.63% as of Jul. 27, 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 Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co ranks #412 out of 585 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -5.63%. Based on the distribution chart, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co ranks #412 out of 585 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co ranks #412 out of 585 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Ta Chen Stainless Pipe 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 Steel company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Steel 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 Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co and its competitors. Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -5.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co (TPE:2027) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$41.48, compared to a current price of NT$43.55 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -5.63%. Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co (TPE:2027), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -5.63% as of Jul. 27, 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 Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co (TPE:2027) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$43.55 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$41.48. GuruFocus considers Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2027:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -5.63%
  • GF Value™: NT$41.48 vs. price of NT$43.55 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2027 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Business Description

Address Hsin-Tien 2nd Street, No. 125, Hsin-Tien, Jeng-Teh, Tainan, TWN
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and selling of stainless steel pipes and stainless steel pipe fittings, stainless steel plates, as well as the manufacturing and sale of venetian blinds. It is also engaged in the manufacturing and selling of aluminum products and the sale of screws and nuts. The Group's operating segments are: Stainless steel and aluminum, Aluminum manufacturing, Screws and nuts, and Curtain and decorations. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Stainless steel and aluminum segment, which offers stainless steel pipes, stainless steel pipe fittings, as well as stainless steel plates (rolls), bars, and aluminum products. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from the USA, followed by Taiwan and other markets.
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