British American TobaccoBTAFF -6.05%63 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.52% as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 1367% above its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates BTAFF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 45 Tobacco Products companies, British American Tobacco ranks better than 77.78% 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, British American Tobacco's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 3.52%.
British American Tobacco (OTCPK:BTAFF) 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.
British American Tobacco Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
British American Tobacco Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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British American Tobacco Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
BTAFF vs PM, MO, TPB: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, British American Tobacco'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.
British American Tobacco Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, British American Tobacco's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British American Tobacco'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 3.52% mean?
British American Tobacco (BTAFF) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 3.52% 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 British American Tobacco and its competitors. This is 1367% above median its historical median of 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #10 out of 45 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is British American Tobacco's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
British American Tobacco's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 3.52% is 1367% above median its 10-year median of 0.24. Based on the distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #10 out of 45 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, British American Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #10 out of 45 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places British American Tobacco in the top 22% 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Tobacco Products 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 British American Tobacco and its competitors. British American Tobacco's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.52%, which is 1367% above median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco (BTAFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.67, compared to a current price of $59.19 — trading 53.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.52%, which is 1367% above median its 10-year median of 0.24. British American Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 British American Tobacco (BTAFF), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.52% 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 British American Tobacco (BTAFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.19 is trading 53.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.67.
GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BTAFF:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 3.52% (1367% above median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: $38.67 vs. price of $59.19 (53.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BTAFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The third-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 465 billion cigarettes in 2025. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the US. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, Glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 22.9% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.
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