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Nichia Steel WorksTSE:5658 +0.28%68 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.46% as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 3.65. GuruFocus rates TSE:5658 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円326.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,837 Industrial Products companies, Nichia Steel Works ranks better than 86.96% 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, Nichia Steel Works's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 4.46%.
Nichia Steel Works (TSE:5658) 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.
Nichia Steel Works Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Nichia Steel Works Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nichia Steel Works'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:5658 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Nichia Steel Works'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.
Nichia Steel Works Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nichia Steel Works's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nichia Steel Works'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 4.46% mean?
Nichia Steel Works (TSE:5658) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 4.46% as of Jul. 16, 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 Nichia Steel Works and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 3.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichia Steel Works ranks #370 out of 2837 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Nichia Steel Works' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Nichia Steel Works' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 4.46% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 3.65. Based on the distribution chart, Nichia Steel Works ranks #370 out of 2837 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nichia Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichia Steel Works' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nichia Steel Works ranks #370 out of 2837 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Nichia Steel Works in the top 13% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Industrial Products 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 Nichia Steel Works and its competitors. Nichia Steel Works's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.46%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 3.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nichia Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichia Steel Works (TSE:5658) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円326.48, compared to a current price of 円360.00 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.46%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 3.65. Nichia Steel Works' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Nichia Steel Works (TSE:5658), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.46% as of Jul. 16, 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 Nichia Steel Works (TSE:5658) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichia Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円360.00 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円326.48.
GuruFocus considers Nichia Steel Works to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5658:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 4.46% (22% above median its 10-year median of 3.65)
GF Value™: 円326.48 vs. price of 円360.00 (10.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5658 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nichia Steel Works Ltd is a manufacturer of steel wire products, fasteners and related products. The products are used in various fields such as construction and civil infrastructure. It offers low carbon steel wire products, hard drawn steel wire products, fasteners & special products and other special finished products.
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