Diversified Healthcare TrustDHC -0.05%56 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 15.81% as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 4841% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates DHC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 REITs companies, Diversified Healthcare Trust ranks better than 89.9% 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, Diversified Healthcare Trust's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 15.81%.
Diversified Healthcare Trust (NAS:DHC) 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.
Diversified Healthcare Trust Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
DHC vs LTC, MPT, SILA: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Diversified Healthcare Trust'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.
Diversified Healthcare Trust Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Diversified Healthcare Trust's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diversified Healthcare Trust'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 15.81% mean?
Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 15.81% as of Jul. 03, 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 Diversified Healthcare Trust and its competitors. This is 4841% above median its historical median of 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Diversified Healthcare Trust ranks #69 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Diversified Healthcare Trust's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Diversified Healthcare Trust's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 15.81% is 4841% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. Based on the distribution chart, Diversified Healthcare Trust ranks #69 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Diversified Healthcare Trust has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diversified Healthcare Trust's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to LTC and MPT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Diversified Healthcare Trust ranks #69 out of 683 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Diversified Healthcare Trust in the top 10% 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 REITs company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the REITs 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 Diversified Healthcare Trust and its competitors. Diversified Healthcare Trust's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 15.81%, which is 4841% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diversified Healthcare Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.20, compared to a current price of $9.23 — trading 188.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 15.81%, which is 4841% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. Diversified Healthcare Trust's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 15.81% as of Jul. 03, 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 Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diversified Healthcare Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.23 is trading 188.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.20.
GuruFocus considers Diversified Healthcare Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DHC:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 15.81% (4841% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: $3.20 vs. price of $9.23 (188.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Diversified Healthcare Trust is a real estate investment trust that focuses on healthcare-related properties, including life science estates, medical offices, and senior living communities. It acquires and owns properties and is engaged in the development and implementation of medical services and technologies. The company has two reportable segments: SHOP (Senior Housing Operating Portfolio) and Medical Office and Life Science Portfolio. The SHOP segment includes managed senior living communities providing residential living and care services. The Medical Office and Life Science Portfolio segment consists of properties leased to medical providers and biotechnology laboratories. It generates the majority of its revenue from the SHOP segment.
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