Air ChinaAIRYY 65 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 10.23% as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates AIRYY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 956 Transportation companies, Air China ranks better than 87.03% 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 China's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 10.23%.
Air China (OTCPK:AIRYY) 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 China Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air China'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.
AIRYY vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Air China'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 China Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air China's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air China'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 10.23% mean?
Air China (AIRYY) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 10.23% as of Jul. 05, 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 China and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #124 out of 956 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Air China's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Air China's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 10.23%. Based on the distribution chart, Air China ranks #124 out of 956 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Air China has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air China's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #124 out of 956 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Air China in the top 13% 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 China and its competitors. Air China's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 10.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China (AIRYY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.07, compared to a current price of $10.40 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 10.23%. Air China's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 China (AIRYY), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 10.23% as of Jul. 05, 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 China (AIRYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.40 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.07.
GuruFocus considers Air China to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AIRYY:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 10.23%
GF Value™: $15.07 vs. price of $10.40 (31% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AIRYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Air China Ltd is based in Beijing and principally provides airline and related services, which include aircraft engineering and airport ground handling. The majority of the company's revenue comes from airline operations, with a smaller portion generated from rental income. Company has two segments (a) The airline operations segment which mainly comprises the provision of air passenger and air cargo services; and (b) The other operations segment which comprises the provision of aircraft engineering and other airline-related services. Geographically, majority of its revenue is derived from Mainland China followed by International segment and Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan.
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