Pasona Group (TSE:2168) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 5.05% (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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TSE:2168 Pasona Group Inc TSE:2168
49 GF Score
Price 円1,555.00
GF Value 円2,006.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Pasona Group Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Pasona Group TSE:2168 -0.83% 49 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.05% as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2168 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,006.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Business Services companies, Pasona Group ranks better than 82.91% 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, Pasona Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 5.05%.


Pasona Group  (TSE:2168) 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.


Pasona Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Pasona Group 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.

Pasona Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Pasona Group Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Pasona Group Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:2168 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Pasona Group'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.


Pasona Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Pasona Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pasona Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Pasona Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 36070.5-37118.25 )/76198.08
=-1.38 %

* 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 5.05% mean?
Pasona Group (TSE:2168) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 5.05% as of Jul. 24, 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 Pasona Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #169 out of 989 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Pasona Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Pasona Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.05%. Based on the distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #169 out of 989 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pasona Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pasona Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #169 out of 989 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Pasona Group in the top 17% 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 Business Services company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Business Services 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 Pasona Group and its competitors. Pasona Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pasona Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pasona Group (TSE:2168) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,006.54, compared to a current price of 円1,555.00 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.05%. Pasona Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Pasona Group (TSE:2168), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.05% as of Jul. 24, 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 Pasona Group (TSE:2168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pasona Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,555.00 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,006.54. GuruFocus considers Pasona Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2168:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 5.05%
  • GF Value™: 円2,006.54 vs. price of 円1,555.00 (22.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pasona Group Business Description

Address 1-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8228
Pasona Group Inc provides human resource related support services. Its segments are BPO Solutions, Expert Solutions, Career Solutions, Global Solutions, Life Solutions, and Regional Revitalization and Tourism Solutions.
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