Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : -24.62% (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


ASX:EVO Embark Early Education Ltd ASX:EVO
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What is Embark Early Education Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Embark Early Education ASX:EVO -2.33% 29 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -24.62% as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:EVO with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Education companies, Embark Early Education ranks worse than 91.11% 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, Embark Early Education's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -24.62%.


Embark Early Education  (ASX:EVO) 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.

We calculating the TTM average debt by adding up the total debt, calculated by the sum of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation, in the trailing twelve months(TTM) divided by the counts of the total debt, accoring to the company's report frequency.


Embark Early Education Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Embark Early Education Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
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Embark Early Education Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Embark Early Education Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Embark Early Education Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 77.27 -7.31 -20.52 -34.19 -17.53

ASX:EVO vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Embark Early Education'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.


Embark Early Education Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Embark Early Education's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Embark Early Education's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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Embark Early Education Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Embark Early Education's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 101.48-123.77 )/127.17625
=-17.53 %

* 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 -24.62% mean?
Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -24.62% as of Jul. 11, 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 Embark Early Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #205 out of 225 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is Embark Early Education's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Embark Early Education's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -24.62%. Based on the distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #205 out of 225 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Embark Early Education has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Embark Early Education's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #205 out of 225 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Embark Early Education 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 an Education company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Education companies is 0.01, based on 225 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 Embark Early Education and its competitors. For the Education 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. Embark Early Education's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -24.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Embark Early Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.90, compared to a current price of A$0.42 — trading 53.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -24.62%. Embark Early Education's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 7 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 Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -24.62% as of Jul. 11, 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 Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embark Early Education stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.42 is trading 53.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.90. GuruFocus considers Embark Early Education to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:EVO:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -24.62%
  • GF Value™: A$0.90 vs. price of A$0.42 (53.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:EVO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Embark Early Education Business Description

Address 120-122 Siganto Drive, Suite 102, Level 1, M1 Connect Business Hub, Helensvale, Gold Coast, QLD, AUS, 4212
Embark Early Education Ltd is a company that is engaged in the provision and management of an early childhood education service that gives parents and caregivers the option of which service suits their child's learning and care needs. The company is engaged in operation of childcare centres in Australia. The company owns and operates childcare centers. It has centers in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and South Australia.
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