ACCO BrandsACCO +1.31%66 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 6.18% as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 4.45. GuruFocus rates ACCO with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,841 Industrial Products companies, ACCO Brands ranks better than 89.51% 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, ACCO Brands's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 6.18%.
ACCO Brands (NYSE:ACCO) 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.
ACCO Brands Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
ACCO Brands Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACCO Brands'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.
ACCO vs XRX, ACTG, EBF: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, ACCO Brands'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.
ACCO Brands Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ACCO Brands's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACCO Brands'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 6.18% mean?
ACCO Brands (ACCO) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 6.18% as of Jul. 12, 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 ACCO Brands and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 4.45. According to the industry distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #298 out of 2841 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is ACCO Brands' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
ACCO Brands' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 6.18% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 4.45. Based on the distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #298 out of 2841 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ACCO Brands has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACCO Brands' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to XRX and ACTG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #298 out of 2841 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places ACCO Brands in the top 11% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Industrial Products 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 ACCO Brands and its competitors. ACCO Brands's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 6.18%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 4.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACCO Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands (ACCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.22, compared to a current price of $3.88 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 6.18%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 4.45. ACCO Brands' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 6.18% as of Jul. 12, 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.88 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.22.
GuruFocus considers ACCO Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACCO:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 6.18% (39% above median its 10-year median of 4.45)
GF Value™: $4.22 vs. price of $3.88 (8.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACCO Brands Corp is a consumer, technology and business branded products company providing brands and product solutions used in schools, homes and at work. Its brands include At-A-Glance, Barrilito, Buro, Esselte, Five Star, Foroni, GBC, Hilroy, Kensington, Leitz, Mead, PowerA, Quartet, Rapid, Swingline and Tilibra. The Company's product categories include gaming and computer accessories, storage and organization, notebooks, shredding, laminating and binding machines, dry erase boards and do-it-yourself tools. The Company operates through two segments, Americas and International. Americas includes the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Chile, and International includes EMEA, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Its products are sold in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Brazil and Mexico.
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