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Vitrolife ABCHIX:VITRS 78 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.59% as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 1750% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VITRS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of kr184.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 769 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Vitrolife AB ranks better than 79.84% 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, Vitrolife AB's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 2.59%.
Vitrolife AB (CHIX:VITRs) 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.
Vitrolife AB Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Vitrolife AB Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vitrolife AB'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.
CHIX:VITRS vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Vitrolife AB'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.
Vitrolife AB Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Vitrolife AB's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vitrolife AB'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 2.59% mean?
Vitrolife AB (CHIX:VITRS) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 2.59% as of Jul. 20, 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 Vitrolife AB and its competitors. This is 1750% above median its historical median of 0.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Vitrolife AB ranks #155 out of 769 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Vitrolife AB's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Vitrolife AB's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 2.59% is 1750% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. Vitrolife AB's value of 2.59% is 25800% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vitrolife AB ranks #155 out of 769 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vitrolife AB has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vitrolife AB's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Vitrolife AB ranks #155 out of 769 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Vitrolife AB in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. Vitrolife AB's value of 2.59% is 25800% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Vitrolife AB has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.01, based on 769 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. Vitrolife AB's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 2.59% is 25800% above the industry median. 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 Vitrolife AB and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vitrolife AB's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.59%, which is 1750% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vitrolife AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vitrolife AB (CHIX:VITRS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr184.02, compared to a current price of kr105.75 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.59%, which is 1750% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 25800% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.01. Vitrolife AB's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Vitrolife AB (CHIX:VITRS), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.59% as of Jul. 20, 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 Vitrolife AB (CHIX:VITRS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vitrolife AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr105.75 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr184.02.
GuruFocus considers Vitrolife AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:VITRS:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 2.59% (1750% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: kr184.02 vs. price of kr105.75 (42.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25800% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#155 of 769)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:VITRS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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