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, Fielmann Group AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -0.49%.
Fielmann Group AG (XSWX:FIE) 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.
Fielmann Group AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Fielmann Group AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fielmann Group AG'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.
XSWX:FIE vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Fielmann Group AG'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.
Fielmann Group AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Fielmann Group AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fielmann Group AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.
* 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 -0.49% mean?
Fielmann Group AG (XSWX:FIE) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -0.49% as of Jun. 27, 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 Fielmann Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fielmann Group AG ranks #469 out of 771 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Fielmann Group AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Fielmann Group AG's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.49%. Based on the distribution chart, Fielmann Group AG ranks #469 out of 771 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fielmann Group AG has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fielmann Group AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Fielmann Group AG ranks #469 out of 771 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Fielmann Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.01, based on 771 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. 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 Fielmann Group AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fielmann Group AG's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fielmann Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Fielmann Group AG (XSWX:FIE) has a current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -0.49%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF49.51, compared to a current price of CHF40.45 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.49%. Fielmann Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Fielmann Group AG (XSWX:FIE), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.49% as of Jun. 27, 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 Fielmann Group AG (XSWX:FIE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fielmann Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF40.45 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF49.51.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FIE:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -0.49%
GF Value™: CHF49.51 vs. price of CHF40.45 (18.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FIE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fielmann Group AG is involved in the purchase and sale of goods, in physical stores as well as wholesale and online, particularly in the optometric and hearing acoustics sectors, and especially sales of all kinds of vision aids - particularly glasses, eyeewear frames and lenses, sunglasses, contact lenses, accessories, hearing systems, as well as personal protective equipment. Fielmann is involved in all levels of the optical industry value-added chain: designing, manufacturing, product offering, and optician services. The group was divided into six segments: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, North America, and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated from Germany.
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