Pepper Money (ASX:PPM) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 28.17% (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 76% Above Median

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ASX:PPM Pepper Money Ltd ASX:PPM
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Price A$1.63
GF Value A$1.42
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Pepper Money Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Pepper Money ASX:PPM +0.62% 48 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 28.17% as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 16.01. GuruFocus rates ASX:PPM with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 472 Credit Services companies, Pepper Money ranks better than 91.1% 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, Pepper Money's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 28.17%.


Pepper Money  (ASX:PPM) 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.


Pepper Money Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Pepper Money Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pepper Money'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.

Pepper Money Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Pepper Money Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -547.55 10.06 317.27 21.95

Pepper Money Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 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 10.06 66.33 317.27 257.57 21.95

ASX:PPM vs V, MA, AXP: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Pepper Money'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.


Pepper Money Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Pepper Money's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pepper Money's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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Pepper Money Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Pepper Money'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
=( 16989.25-16778.5 )/960.12
=21.95 %

* 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 28.17% mean?
Pepper Money (ASX:PPM) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 28.17% as of Jul. 14, 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 Pepper Money and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 16.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepper Money ranks #42 out of 472 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Pepper Money's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Pepper Money's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 28.17% is 76% above median its 10-year median of 16.01. Based on the distribution chart, Pepper Money ranks #42 out of 472 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pepper Money has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepper Money's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Pepper Money ranks #42 out of 472 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Pepper Money in the top 9% 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 Credit Services company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Credit Services 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 Pepper Money and its competitors. Pepper Money's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 28.17%, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 16.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepper Money stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepper Money (ASX:PPM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.42, compared to a current price of A$1.63 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 28.17%, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 16.01. Pepper Money's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 2 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 Pepper Money (ASX:PPM), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 28.17% as of Jul. 14, 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 Pepper Money (ASX:PPM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepper Money stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$1.63 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.42. GuruFocus considers Pepper Money to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PPM:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 28.17% (76% above median its 10-year median of 16.01)
  • GF Value™: A$1.42 vs. price of A$1.63 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Pepper Money Business Description

Address 177 Pacific Highway, Level 27, North Sydney, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2060
Pepper Money Ltd provides a variety of home loan solutions. The company also provides car loans, personal loans, loans for equipment, asset finance, commercial loans, and others. The company operates in three reportable segments Mortgage, Asset Finance, and Loan and Other Servicing. The maximum revenue is derived from the Asset finance segment. The Asset finance segment includes financing a range of asset types for consumer and commercial customers.
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