W Tokyo (TSE:9159) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 6.43% (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 32% Above Median

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TSE:9159 W Tokyo Inc TSE:9159
61 GF Score
Price 円1,890.00
GF Value 円1,942.01
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is W Tokyo Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

W Tokyo TSE:9159 61 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 6.43% as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 4.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:9159 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,942.01 (Fairly Valued). Among 931 Media - Diversified companies, W Tokyo ranks better than 80.34% 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, W Tokyo's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 6.43%.


W Tokyo  (TSE:9159) 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.


W Tokyo Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


W Tokyo Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for W Tokyo'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.

W Tokyo Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

W Tokyo Annual Data
Trend Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
0.00 0.00 1.57 2.89 7.11

W Tokyo Quarterly Data
Jun21 Jun22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 5.17 7.11 0.00 7.26 0.00

TSE:9159 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, W Tokyo'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.


W Tokyo Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, W Tokyo's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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W Tokyo Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

W Tokyo's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 775.36-545.04 )/4375.474
=5.26 %

* 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 6.43% mean?
W Tokyo (TSE:9159) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 6.43% as of Jul. 31, 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 W Tokyo and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 4.87. Over the past decade, W Tokyo's Net Debt Paydown Yield % has ranged from 2.89 to 7.26. According to the industry distribution chart, W Tokyo ranks #183 out of 931 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is W Tokyo's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
W Tokyo's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 6.43% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 4.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.89 to a high of 7.26. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.20. W Tokyo's value of 6.43% is 3115% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, W Tokyo ranks #183 out of 931 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, W Tokyo has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W Tokyo's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, W Tokyo ranks #183 out of 931 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places W Tokyo in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.20. W Tokyo's value of 6.43% is 3115% above this benchmark. Historically, W Tokyo's own Net Debt Paydown Yield % has ranged from 2.89 to 7.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.87 vs. the industry median of 0.20, W Tokyo has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.20, based on 931 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. W Tokyo's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 6.43% is 3115% above the industry median. 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 W Tokyo and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W Tokyo's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 6.43%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 4.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is W Tokyo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W Tokyo (TSE:9159) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,942.01, compared to a current price of 円1,890.00 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 6.43%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 4.87 and 3115% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.20. W Tokyo's overall GF Score™ is 61/100. 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 W Tokyo (TSE:9159), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 6.43% as of Jul. 31, 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 W Tokyo (TSE:9159) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W Tokyo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,890.00 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,942.01. GuruFocus considers W Tokyo to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9159:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 6.43% (32% above median its 10-year median of 4.87)
  • GF Value™: 円1,942.01 vs. price of 円1,890.00 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100
  • Industry Position: 3115% above the Media - Diversified median (#183 of 931)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9159 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


W Tokyo Business Description

Address 5-28-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, W Building, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0001
W Tokyo Inc is a branding and content production company that continues to create added value by making use of its production know-how, which has grown the Tokyo Girls Collection into Japan's greatest platform. The company's services include the TGC production area, the Content production and branding area, and the Digital advertising area. The company's brands include TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION, Girls Walker, VIRTUAL TGC, TGC AUDITION, TGC SCHOOL, TGC Teen, TGC CAMPUS, and others.
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