Caster Co (TSE:9331) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 3.12% (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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TSE:9331 Caster Co Ltd TSE:9331
28 GF Score
Price 円744.00
GF Value 円1,053.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Caster Co Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Caster Co TSE:9331 +0.54% 28 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.12% as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9331 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,053.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 988 Business Services companies, Caster Co ranks better than 76.72% 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, Caster Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 3.12%.


Caster Co  (TSE:9331) 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.


Caster Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Caster Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caster 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.

Caster Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Caster Co Annual Data
Trend Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
0.00 0.00 0.00 -7.60 -11.11

Caster Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Net Debt Paydown Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -7.60 -21.80 -11.11 3.15

TSE:9331 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caster 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.


Caster Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Caster Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Caster 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
=( 501.4-457.01 )/1407.28
=3.15 %

* 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 3.12% mean?
Caster Co (TSE:9331) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 3.12% as of Jul. 29, 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 Caster Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Caster Co ranks #230 out of 988 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Caster Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Caster Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.12%. Based on the distribution chart, Caster Co ranks #230 out of 988 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Caster Co has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caster Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caster Co ranks #230 out of 988 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Caster Co in the top 23% 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 Caster Co and its competitors. Caster Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caster Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caster Co (TSE:9331) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,053.85, compared to a current price of 円744.00 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.12%. Caster Co's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 2 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 Caster Co (TSE:9331), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.12% as of Jul. 29, 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 Caster Co (TSE:9331) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caster Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円744.00 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,053.85. GuruFocus considers Caster Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9331:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 3.12%
  • GF Value™: 円1,053.85 vs. price of 円744.00 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9331 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Caster Co Business Description

Address 1-5-1 Otemachi, Otemachi First Square West Tower 1st & 2nd Floor, Caster Square Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku, LIFORK Otemachi, Tokyo, JPN
Caster Co Ltd is engaged in business operations and operates two businesses: the BPaaS Business, which utilizes the resources of remote workers to act on behalf of and support companies' back-office operations, and the Other Business, which provides staffing and placement services, develops and provides business efficiency tools for e-commerce companies, and develops and operates products and services using generative AI.
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