Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : -1.27% (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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TSX:CWL Caldwell Partners International Inc TSX:CWL
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Price C$1.12
GF Value C$0.94
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Caldwell Partners International Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Caldwell Partners International TSX:CWL +3.70% 48 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -1.27% as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CWL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Business Services companies, Caldwell Partners International ranks worse than 62.18% 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, Caldwell Partners International's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -1.27%.


Caldwell Partners International  (TSX:CWL) 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.


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Caldwell Partners International Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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* 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.

Caldwell Partners International Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Caldwell Partners International Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Caldwell Partners International Quarterly Data
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TSX:CWL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International'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.


Caldwell Partners International Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Business Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Caldwell Partners International's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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Caldwell Partners International Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Caldwell Partners International's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 6.27-6.7 )/25.94416
=-1.67 %

* 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 -1.27% mean?
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -1.27% as of Jul. 18, 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #615 out of 989 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Caldwell Partners International's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -1.27%. Based on the distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #615 out of 989 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #615 out of 989 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Caldwell Partners International in the lower 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 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. Caldwell Partners International's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -1.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.94, compared to a current price of C$1.12 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -1.27%. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -1.27% as of Jul. 18, 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$1.12 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.94. GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CWL:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -1.27%
  • GF Value™: C$0.94 vs. price of C$1.12 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Caldwell Partners International Business Description

Other Exchanges CWLPF:USA
Address 79 Wellington Street West, Suite 2410, TD South Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E7
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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