Shih Wei Navigation Co (TPE:5608) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 29.56% (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 21% Above Median

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TPE:5608 Shih Wei Navigation Co Ltd TPE:5608
62 GF Score
Price NT$13.60
GF Value NT$14.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Shih Wei Navigation Co Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Shih Wei Navigation Co TPE:5608 +0.37% 62 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 29.56% as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 24.49. GuruFocus rates TPE:5608 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 955 Transportation companies, Shih Wei Navigation Co ranks better than 94.97% 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, Shih Wei Navigation Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 29.56%.


Shih Wei Navigation Co  (TPE:5608) 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.


Shih Wei Navigation Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Shih Wei Navigation 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.

Shih Wei Navigation Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Shih Wei Navigation Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Shih Wei Navigation Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.57 15.40 20.51 18.44 22.75

Shih Wei Navigation Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Shih Wei Navigation 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.


Shih Wei Navigation Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shih Wei Navigation Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shih Wei Navigation Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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Shih Wei Navigation Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Shih Wei Navigation Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 9667.98-8109.01 )/6851.1872
=22.75 %

* 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 29.56% mean?
Shih Wei Navigation Co (TPE:5608) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 29.56% as of Jul. 21, 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 Shih Wei Navigation Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 24.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Shih Wei Navigation Co ranks #48 out of 955 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Shih Wei Navigation Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Shih Wei Navigation Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 29.56% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 24.49. Based on the distribution chart, Shih Wei Navigation Co ranks #48 out of 955 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shih Wei Navigation Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shih Wei Navigation Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shih Wei Navigation Co ranks #48 out of 955 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Shih Wei Navigation Co in the top 5% 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 Transportation company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Transportation 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 Shih Wei Navigation Co and its competitors. Shih Wei Navigation Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 29.56%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 24.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shih Wei Navigation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shih Wei Navigation Co (TPE:5608) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.68, compared to a current price of NT$13.60 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 29.56%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 24.49. Shih Wei Navigation Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Shih Wei Navigation Co (TPE:5608), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 29.56% as of Jul. 21, 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 Shih Wei Navigation Co (TPE:5608) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shih Wei Navigation Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$13.60 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.68. GuruFocus considers Shih Wei Navigation Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5608:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 29.56% (21% above median its 10-year median of 24.49)
  • GF Value™: NT$14.68 vs. price of NT$13.60 (7.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5608 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shih Wei Navigation Co Business Description

Address No. 167, Fuxing North Road, 16th Floor, Song-Shan District, Taipei, TWN, 105403
Shih Wei Navigation Co Ltd engages in cargo shipping services and shipping agency, resort hotels for tourists, as well as sales and lease of cargo vessels. Its fleet includes Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax, Handysize, MPP vessels, and coastal passenger vessel. It has two reportable segments: The shipping segment and the tourist segment. The shipping segment mainly provides cargo shipping services and shipping agency services. The tourist segment mainly provides resort hotel services. The majority of revenue is derived from the shipping segment. Geographically its operations are spread across Asia, Taiwan, Europe and Others with Asia region generating the majority of revenue.
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