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Paragon CareASX:PGC 52 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.51% as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:PGC with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 104 Medical Distribution companies, Paragon Care ranks better than 78.85% 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, Paragon Care's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 9.51%.
Paragon Care (ASX:PGC) 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.
Paragon Care Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Paragon Care Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paragon Care'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.
ASX:PGC vs MCK, CAH, COR: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Paragon Care'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.
Paragon Care Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Paragon Care's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paragon Care'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 9.51% mean?
Paragon Care (ASX:PGC) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 9.51% as of Jul. 17, 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 Paragon Care and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Paragon Care ranks #22 out of 104 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Paragon Care's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Paragon Care's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.51%. The Medical Distribution industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.02. Paragon Care's value of 9.51% is 63300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paragon Care ranks #22 out of 104 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Paragon Care has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon Care's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Paragon Care ranks #22 out of 104 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Paragon Care in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.02. Paragon Care's value of 9.51% is 63300% above this benchmark. 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Medical Distribution companies is 0.02, based on 104 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. Paragon Care's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 9.51% is 63300% above the industry median. 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 Paragon Care and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paragon Care's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon Care stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Care (ASX:PGC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.40, compared to a current price of A$0.15 — trading 63.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.51% and 63300% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 0.02. Paragon Care's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Paragon Care (ASX:PGC), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.51% as of Jul. 17, 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 Paragon Care (ASX:PGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Care stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.15 is trading 63.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.40.
GuruFocus considers Paragon Care to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PGC:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 9.51%
GF Value™: A$0.40 vs. price of A$0.15 (63.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63300% above the Medical Distribution median (#22 of 104)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paragon Care Ltd is a medical device company. The company provides medical equipment, devices, and consumables medical products to the healthcare market. The company provides solutions to various healthcare markets, aged care, and veterinary markets. The group is organized into two operating segments: ParagonCare and CH2 Holdings and the majority of its revenues are generated from the CH2 Holdings segment engaged in the distribution of pharmaceuticals, medical consumables, nutritional, and over-the-counter products to the healthcare market.
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