Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
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, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -4.89%.
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR3) 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.
* 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.
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
BSP:PETR3 vs XOM, CVX: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras'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.
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras'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 -4.89% mean?
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR3) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -4.89% 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 Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras ranks #636 out of 891 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -4.89%. Based on the distribution chart, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras ranks #636 out of 891 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras ranks #636 out of 891 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras and its competitors. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -4.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$39.00, compared to a current price of R$45.71 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -4.89%. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR3), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -4.89% 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 Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$45.71 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$39.00.
GuruFocus considers Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:PETR3:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -4.89%
GF Value™: R$39.00 vs. price of R$45.71 (17.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PETR3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Business Description
Petrobras is a Brazil-based integrated energy company controlled by the Brazilian government. The company focuses on the exploration and production of oil and gas in Brazilian offshore fields. Production in 2025 was 3.0 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (80% oil), and reserves stood at 12.1 billion boe (84% oil). At the end of 2025, Petrobras operated 10 refineries in Brazil with a capacity of 1.8 million barrels per day and distributed refined products and natural gas throughout the country.
70GF Score
Get the complete analysis for BSP:PETR3
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
BSP:PETR3 has been successfully added to your 
