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Bihar Sponge IronBOM:500058 +2.69%54 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.29% as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 5.33. GuruFocus rates BOM:500058 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹10.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 585 Steel companies, Bihar Sponge Iron ranks better than 63.42% 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, Bihar Sponge Iron's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 1.29%.
Bihar Sponge Iron (BOM:500058) 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.
Bihar Sponge Iron Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Bihar Sponge Iron Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bihar Sponge Iron'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.
BOM:500058 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Bihar Sponge Iron'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.
Bihar Sponge Iron Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Bihar Sponge Iron's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bihar Sponge Iron'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 1.29% mean?
Bihar Sponge Iron (BOM:500058) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.29% as of Jul. 28, 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 Bihar Sponge Iron and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 5.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Bihar Sponge Iron ranks #214 out of 585 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Bihar Sponge Iron's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Bihar Sponge Iron's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.29% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 5.33. Based on the distribution chart, Bihar Sponge Iron ranks #214 out of 585 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bihar Sponge Iron has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bihar Sponge Iron's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Bihar Sponge Iron ranks #214 out of 585 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Bihar Sponge Iron in the upper 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 Steel company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Steel 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 Bihar Sponge Iron and its competitors. Bihar Sponge Iron's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.29%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 5.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bihar Sponge Iron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bihar Sponge Iron (BOM:500058) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹10.32, compared to a current price of ₹12.58 — trading 21.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.29%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 5.33. Bihar Sponge Iron's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Bihar Sponge Iron (BOM:500058), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.29% as of Jul. 28, 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 Bihar Sponge Iron (BOM:500058) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bihar Sponge Iron stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹12.58 is trading 21.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹10.32.
GuruFocus considers Bihar Sponge Iron to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500058:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 1.29% (76% below median its 10-year median of 5.33)
GF Value™: ₹10.32 vs. price of ₹12.58 (21.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500058 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bihar Sponge Iron Ltd is India's first merchant sponge iron plant located in Jharkhand. It produces Direct Reduced Iron, commonly known as sponge iron, using indigenous iron ore and non-coking coal. Its plant uses coal-based rotary kiln technology for sponge iron production, with additional facilities such as crushing, sizing, and magnetic separation for raw materials. The plant is strategically located with excellent connectivity to many cities and transportation infrastructure. Bihar Sponge Iron also operates captive power plants to meet its energy needs efficiently. The company's sponge iron serves as a substitute for scrap in steelmaking electric arc and induction furnaces.
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