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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, Nippon Ichi Software's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -6.20%.
Nippon Ichi Software (TSE:3851) 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.
Nippon Ichi Software Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Nippon Ichi Software Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Ichi Software'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.
Nippon Ichi Software Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
TSE:3851 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Nippon Ichi Software'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.
Nippon Ichi Software Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Nippon Ichi Software's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Ichi Software'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 -6.20% mean?
Nippon Ichi Software (TSE:3851) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -6.20% as of Aug. 01, 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 Nippon Ichi Software and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Ichi Software ranks #386 out of 453 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Nippon Ichi Software's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Nippon Ichi Software's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.20%. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Ichi Software ranks #386 out of 453 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Ichi Software has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Ichi Software's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Nippon Ichi Software ranks #386 out of 453 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Nippon Ichi Software in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.16. 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 0.16, based on 453 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. 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 Nippon Ichi Software and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Ichi Software's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Ichi Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Ichi Software (TSE:3851) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円659.62, compared to a current price of 円1,063.00 — trading 61.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.20%. Nippon Ichi Software's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Nippon Ichi Software (TSE:3851), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.20% as of Aug. 01, 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 Nippon Ichi Software (TSE:3851) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Ichi Software stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,063.00 is trading 61.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円659.62.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Ichi Software to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3851:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -6.20%
GF Value™: 円659.62 vs. price of 円1,063.00 (61.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3851 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Ichi Software Inc is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and selling computer software in Japan and other Asian countries, North America, and Europe. It develops software for consumer game machines, mobile game machines, mobile phones, smartphones, arcades, and produces content of various genres. Its segments include Entertainment Business and Student Dormitories & Other Businesses.
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