Aqualine (TSE:6173) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 160.41% (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 8762% Above Median

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TSE:6173 Aqualine Ltd TSE:6173
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What is Aqualine Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Aqualine TSE:6173 22 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 160.41% as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 8762% above its 10-year median of 1.81. GuruFocus rates TSE:6173 with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of 円44.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Business Services companies, Aqualine ranks better than 99.39% 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, Aqualine's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 160.41%.


Aqualine  (TSE:6173) 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.


Aqualine Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Aqualine Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aqualine'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.

Aqualine Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Aqualine Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.84 5.78 18.59 10.03 11.92

Aqualine Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 18.59 23.72 10.03 1.98 11.92

TSE:6173 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Aqualine'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.


Aqualine Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Aqualine Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Aqualine'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
=( 383.02-162.5 )/1850.625
=11.92 %

* 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 160.41% mean?
Aqualine (TSE:6173) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 160.41% as of Jul. 27, 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 Aqualine and its competitors. This is 8762% above median its historical median of 1.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #6 out of 989 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Aqualine's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Aqualine's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 160.41% is 8762% above median its 10-year median of 1.81. Based on the distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #6 out of 989 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aqualine has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aqualine's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #6 out of 989 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Aqualine in the top 1% 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 Aqualine and its competitors. Aqualine's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 160.41%, which is 8762% above median its own 10-year median of 1.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aqualine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqualine (TSE:6173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円44.26, compared to a current price of 円13.00 — trading 70.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 160.41%, which is 8762% above median its 10-year median of 1.81. Aqualine's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 10 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 Aqualine (TSE:6173), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 160.41% as of Jul. 27, 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 Aqualine (TSE:6173) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqualine stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円13.00 is trading 70.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円44.26. GuruFocus considers Aqualine to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6173:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 160.41% (8762% above median its 10-year median of 1.81)
  • GF Value™: 円44.26 vs. price of 円13.00 (70.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aqualine Business Description

Address 8-8 Kami-Hatchobori, 6th Floor, 1st Uenoya Building, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, JPN, 730-0012
Aqualine Ltd is engaged in the repair of water supply products. The company operates in three reportable segments. The Water-related Service Support Business provides support to franchisees, including call center operations for emergency water-related trouble repairs and response, sales and installation of water-related products, and other repair work. The Advertising Media Business sells internet advertising in the field of emergency care. The Mineral Water Business involves the sale of mineral water and the handling of water dispensers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Water-related Service Support Business segment.
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