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BiodesixBDSX -3.39%53 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.12% as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates BDSX with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Biodesix ranks worse than 78.17% 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, Biodesix's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -3.12%.
Biodesix (NAS:BDSX) 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.
The historical data trend for Biodesix'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.
BDSX vs IMDX, XGN, BNR: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Biodesix'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.
Biodesix Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Biodesix's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Biodesix'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 -3.12% mean?
Biodesix (BDSX) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -3.12% as of Aug. 18, 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 Biodesix and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Biodesix ranks #154 out of 197 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is Biodesix's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Biodesix's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.12%. Based on the distribution chart, Biodesix ranks #154 out of 197 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Biodesix has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Biodesix's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to IMDX and XGN?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Biodesix ranks #154 out of 197 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Biodesix in the lower half of its industry. 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 Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Biodesix and its competitors. Biodesix's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Biodesix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Biodesix (BDSX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.33, compared to a current price of $22.66 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.12%. Biodesix's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Biodesix (BDSX), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.12% as of Aug. 18, 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 Biodesix (BDSX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Biodesix stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.66 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.33.
GuruFocus considers Biodesix to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BDSX:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -3.12%
GF Value™: $21.33 vs. price of $22.66 (6.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BDSX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Biodesix Inc is a diagnostic solutions company with a focus on lung disease. The Company has a single operating segment focused on providing diagnostic testing services to customers. It provides biopharmaceutical companies with services that include diagnostic research, clinical trial testing, and the discovery, development, and commercialization of companion diagnostics. The revenue is derived from two sources: providing diagnostic testing services associated with blood-based lung and COVID tests; and providing biopharmaceutical companies with services generally provided outside the clinical setting and governed by individual contracts with third parties, as well as the development and commercialization of companion diagnostics.
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