Australian Strategic MaterialsASX:ASM -0.41%57 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.50% as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 262% above its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASM with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,534 Metals & Mining companies, Australian Strategic Materials ranks better than 88.27% 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, Australian Strategic Materials's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 2.50%.
Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) 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.
* 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.
Australian Strategic Materials Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
Australian Strategic Materials Net Debt Paydown Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Australian Strategic Materials'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.
Australian Strategic Materials Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Australian Strategic Materials's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Australian Strategic Materials'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 2.50% mean?
Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 2.50% as of Jul. 01, 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 Australian Strategic Materials and its competitors. This is 262% above median its historical median of 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Strategic Materials ranks #180 out of 1534 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Australian Strategic Materials' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Australian Strategic Materials' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 2.50% is 262% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Strategic Materials ranks #180 out of 1534 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Australian Strategic Materials has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Australian Strategic Materials' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Australian Strategic Materials ranks #180 out of 1534 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Australian Strategic Materials in the top 12% 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Australian Strategic Materials and its competitors. Australian Strategic Materials's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.50%, which is 262% above median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Australian Strategic Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.56, compared to a current price of A$1.21 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.50%, which is 262% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. Australian Strategic Materials' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.50% as of Jul. 01, 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 Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Strategic Materials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.21 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.56.
GuruFocus considers Australian Strategic Materials to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ASM:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 2.50% (262% above median its 10-year median of 0.69)
GF Value™: A$1.56 vs. price of A$1.21 (22.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ASM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Australian Strategic Materials Business Description
Australian Strategic Materials Ltd is engaged in the business of producing and mining specialty metal and oxides. The product portfolio includes neodymium, praseodymium, zirconium, hafnium, dysprosium, terbium and niobium oxides. Its Dubbo Project includes Central Western New South Wales, Australia. The company's segment includes Corporate, Dubbo, and Korea. The company generates majority of its revenue from Korea, which includes the Korean Metals Plant.
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