Kensoh Co (TSE:7939) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 9.94% (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:7939 Kensoh Co Ltd TSE:7939
70 GF Score
Price 円583.00
GF Value 円579.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kensoh Co Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Kensoh Co TSE:7939 -0.85% 70 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.94% as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 10.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:7939 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円579.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 Business Services companies, Kensoh Co ranks better than 89.7% 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, Kensoh Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 9.94%.


Kensoh Co  (TSE:7939) 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.


Kensoh Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Kensoh Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kensoh 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.

Kensoh Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Kensoh Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Kensoh Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -31.19 -7.69 10.54 15.77 9.89

TSE:7939 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Kensoh 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.


Kensoh Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Kensoh Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Kensoh 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
=( 1476.03-1256.15 )/2223.87
=9.89 %

* 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 9.94% mean?
Kensoh Co (TSE:7939) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 9.94% as of Jul. 19, 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 Kensoh Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Kensoh Co ranks #102 out of 990 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Kensoh Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Kensoh Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 9.94% is near median its 10-year median of 10.54. Based on the distribution chart, Kensoh Co ranks #102 out of 990 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kensoh Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kensoh Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kensoh Co ranks #102 out of 990 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Kensoh Co in the top 10% 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 Kensoh Co and its competitors. Kensoh Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kensoh Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kensoh Co (TSE:7939) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円579.86, compared to a current price of 円583.00 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.54. Kensoh Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Kensoh Co (TSE:7939), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.94% as of Jul. 19, 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 Kensoh Co (TSE:7939) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kensoh Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円583.00 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円579.86. GuruFocus considers Kensoh Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7939:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 9.94% (near median its 10-year median of 10.54)
  • GF Value™: 円579.86 vs. price of 円583.00 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7939 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kensoh Co Business Description

Address 448 Kamifukagawacho, Asakita Ward, Hiroshima, JPN, 739-1792
Kensoh Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in manufacturing and selling metal sign products for corporations. Its products include corporate names, billboards, and nameplates for buildings. The company also manufactures and wholesales machinery to create metal signs.
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