Air CanadaACDVF +0.79%82 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.91% as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates ACDVF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 957 Transportation companies, Air Canada ranks better than 86.31% 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, Air Canada's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 9.91%.
Air Canada (OTCPK:ACDVF) 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.
Air Canada Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Canada'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.
ACDVF vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Air Canada'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.
Air Canada Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air Canada's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Canada'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 9.91% mean?
Air Canada (ACDVF) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 9.91% as of Jul. 07, 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 Air Canada and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #131 out of 957 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Air Canada's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Air Canada's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.91%. Based on the distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #131 out of 957 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Air Canada has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Canada's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #131 out of 957 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Air Canada in the top 14% 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 Transportation company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Transportation 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 Air Canada and its competitors. Air Canada's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Canada (ACDVF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.23, compared to a current price of $17.83 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.91%. Air Canada's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Air Canada (ACDVF), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.91% as of Jul. 07, 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 Air Canada (ACDVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Canada stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.83 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.23.
GuruFocus considers Air Canada to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACDVF:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 9.91%
GF Value™: $17.23 vs. price of $17.83 (3.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACDVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, serving nearly 50 million passengers each year, together with its low-cost subbrand, Rouge, and contracts for regional connection flights into its network. Air Canada is a sixth-freedom airline, which flies many passengers on long-haul trips to and from the US with a layover in Canada.
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