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CRI Middleware CoTSE:3698 +0.33%94 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7.46% as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 639% above its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:3698 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,180.26 (Fairly Valued). Among 463 Interactive Media companies, CRI Middleware Co ranks better than 86.39% 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, CRI Middleware Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 7.46%.
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) 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.
CRI Middleware Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
CRI Middleware Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CRI Middleware 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.
TSE:3698 vs NTES, TTWO, RBLX: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, CRI Middleware 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.
CRI Middleware Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, CRI Middleware Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CRI Middleware 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.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 7.46% mean?
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 7.46% as of Sep. 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 CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. This is 639% above median its historical median of 1.01. According to the industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #63 out of 463 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is CRI Middleware Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
CRI Middleware Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 7.46% is 639% above median its 10-year median of 1.01. The Interactive Media industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.17. CRI Middleware Co's value of 7.46% is 4288.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #63 out of 463 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CRI Middleware Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRI Middleware Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NTES and TTWO?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #63 out of 463 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places CRI Middleware Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.17. CRI Middleware Co's value of 7.46% is 4288.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 0.17, CRI Middleware Co has consistently been above the industry average. 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Interactive Media companies is 0.17, based on 463 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Debt Paydown Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CRI Middleware Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 7.46% is 4288.2% above the industry median. 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 CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRI Middleware Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7.46%, which is 639% above median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CRI Middleware Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,180.26, compared to a current price of 円1,204.00 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7.46%, which is 639% above median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 4288.2% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.17. CRI Middleware Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100. 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7.46% as of Sep. 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,204.00 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,180.26.
GuruFocus considers CRI Middleware Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3698:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 7.46% (639% above median its 10-year median of 1.01)
GF Value™: 円1,180.26 vs. price of 円1,204.00 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4288.2% above the Interactive Media median (#63 of 463)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CRI Middleware Co Ltd is a provider of audio and video solutions for the gaming industry. It is engaged in the research and development of voice, video and file systems. Further, it also provides sales and support of middleware products. Geographically, the activities are carried out through the region of Japan.
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