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, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -0.27%.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (BSP:VRTX34) 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.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vertex Pharmaceuticals'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.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
BSP:VRTX34 vs REGN, ALNY, RVMD: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Vertex Pharmaceuticals'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.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vertex Pharmaceuticals'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 -0.27% mean?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (BSP:VRTX34) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -0.27% as of Jul. 11, 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #741 out of 1159 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.27%. Based on the distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #741 out of 1159 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to REGN and ALNY?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #741 out of 1159 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Vertex Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.03. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Biotechnology companies is 0.03, based on 1,159 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. 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (BSP:VRTX34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$646.37, compared to a current price of R$621.43 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.27%. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (BSP:VRTX34), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.27% as of Jul. 11, 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (BSP:VRTX34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$621.43 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$646.37.
GuruFocus considers Vertex Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:VRTX34:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -0.27%
GF Value™: R$646.37 vs. price of R$621.43 (3.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:VRTX34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio, and Alyftrek for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. Vertex has diversified its portfolio through Casgevy, a gene-editing therapy for beta thalassemia and sickle-cell disease, and Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults. Additionally, Vertex is evaluating small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also investigating cell therapies to deliver a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
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