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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, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 5.46%.
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (BUE:SID) 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.
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
BUE:SID vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional'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.
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Companhia Siderurgica Nacional'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 5.46% mean?
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (BUE:SID) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 5.46% as of Sep. 22, 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 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional ranks #131 out of 587 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.46%. Based on the distribution chart, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional ranks #131 out of 587 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional ranks #131 out of 587 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Companhia Siderurgica Nacional 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 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 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional and its competitors. Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Companhia Siderurgica Nacional stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (BUE:SID) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS24,804.40, compared to a current price of ARS14,870.00 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.46%. Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 8 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 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (BUE:SID), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.46% as of Sep. 22, 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 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (BUE:SID) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS14,870.00 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS24,804.40.
GuruFocus considers Companhia Siderurgica Nacional to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BUE:SID:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 5.46%
GF Value™: ARS24,804.40 vs. price of ARS14,870.00 (40.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:SID stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (CSN) is a Brazilian industrial conglomerate headquartered in Sao Paulo. Its core steel business produces and sells flat and long steel products, including slabs, hot- and cold-rolled coils, galvanized and tinplate products, primarily to the automotive, construction, packaging, and appliance industries. The company also operates a large iron ore mining segment, with operations in Brazil, and has expanded into cement production, energy generation, and logistics, including port terminals and railway and road transport assets. CSN sells domestically in Brazil and exports to markets in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, with Asia representing a significant share of export revenue. Its revenue model combines steel and mining sales, cement and energy operations, and logistics services, with the steel and mining segments accounting for the bulk of consolidated revenue.
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