Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 2.99% (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

TSE:7897 Hokushin Co Ltd TSE:7897
53 GF Score
Price 円106.00
GF Value 円104.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Hokushin Co Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Hokushin Co TSE:7897 +0.95% 53 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.99% as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7897 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円104.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 270 Forest Products companies, Hokushin Co ranks better than 73.33% 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, Hokushin Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 2.99%.


Hokushin Co  (TSE:7897) 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.


Hokushin Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Hokushin Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Hokushin 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.

Hokushin Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Hokushin Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.78 0.96 2.84 10.46 2.96

Hokushin Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.00 4.38 0.00 2.96 0.00

TSE:7897 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Hokushin 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.


Hokushin Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Hokushin Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:7897
53GF Score
Hokushin Co Ltd TSE:7897
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Hokushin Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Hokushin Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 5074.63-4762.4 )/3005.312
=10.39 %

* 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 2.99% mean?
Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 2.99% as of Aug. 21, 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 Hokushin Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokushin Co ranks #72 out of 270 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Hokushin Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Hokushin Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.99%. Based on the distribution chart, Hokushin Co ranks #72 out of 270 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokushin Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokushin Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Hokushin Co ranks #72 out of 270 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Hokushin Co in the upper half of its industry. 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 Forest Products company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Forest 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 Hokushin Co and its competitors. Hokushin Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokushin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円104.78, compared to a current price of 円106.00 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.99%. Hokushin Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Hokushin Co (TSE:7897), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.99% as of Aug. 21, 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 Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokushin Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円106.00 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円104.78. GuruFocus considers Hokushin Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7897:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 2.99%
  • GF Value™: 円104.78 vs. price of 円106.00 (1.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7897 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hokushin Co Business Description

Address 7-5-8 Asakusa, Hayashi Building 1st Floor, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, +81 368211899
Hokushin Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of wood products. It offers medium-density fiberboard products under the brand Starwood.
53GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSE:7897

Net Debt Paydown Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

円106.00
Price
円104.78
GF Value