Future Link Network Co (TSE:9241) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 4.03% (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 391% Above Median

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TSE:9241 Future Link Network Co Ltd TSE:9241
64 GF Score
Price 円1,438.00
GF Value 円1,565.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Future Link Network Co Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Future Link Network Co TSE:9241 +5.97% 64 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.03% as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 391% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates TSE:9241 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,565.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 930 Media - Diversified companies, Future Link Network Co ranks better than 74.95% 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, Future Link Network Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 4.03%.


Future Link Network Co  (TSE:9241) 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.


Future Link Network Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Future Link Network Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Future Link Network 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.

Future Link Network Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Future Link Network Co Annual Data
Trend Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 2.84 1.33 -4.85 -1.29

Future Link Network Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug19 Aug20 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 0.30 -4.85 -12.23 -1.29 3.64

TSE:9241 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Future Link Network 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.


Future Link Network Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Future Link Network Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Future Link Network Co'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
=( 277.16-227.47 )/1363.95
=3.64 %

* 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 4.03% mean?
Future Link Network Co (TSE:9241) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 4.03% as of Aug. 02, 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 Future Link Network Co and its competitors. This is 391% above median its historical median of 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Future Link Network Co ranks #233 out of 930 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Future Link Network Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Future Link Network Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 4.03% is 391% above median its 10-year median of 0.82. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.20. Future Link Network Co's value of 4.03% is 1915% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Future Link Network Co ranks #233 out of 930 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Future Link Network Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future Link Network Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Future Link Network Co ranks #233 out of 930 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Future Link Network Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.20. Future Link Network Co's value of 4.03% is 1915% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.20, Future Link Network Co 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 930 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. Future Link Network Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 4.03% is 1915% 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 Future Link Network Co 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. Future Link Network Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.03%, which is 391% above median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future Link Network Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Link Network Co (TSE:9241) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,565.42, compared to a current price of 円1,438.00 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.03%, which is 391% above median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 1915% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.20. Future Link Network Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Future Link Network Co (TSE:9241), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.03% as of Aug. 02, 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 Future Link Network Co (TSE:9241) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Link Network Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,438.00 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,565.42. GuruFocus considers Future Link Network Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9241:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 4.03% (391% above median its 10-year median of 0.82)
  • GF Value™: 円1,565.42 vs. price of 円1,438.00 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1915% above the Media - Diversified median (#233 of 930)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9241 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Future Link Network Co Business Description

Address 4-19-3 Nishifuna, Nishifuna Narishima Building, Chiba Prefecture, Funabashi, JPN, 273-0031
Future Link Network Co Ltd operates a regional information platform, Maipure. The company operates in two divisions: the Regional Information Distribution Business and the Public Solutions Business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Regional information distribution business.
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