Leonardo DRSDRS -1.16%79 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.33% as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates DRS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 324 Aerospace & Defense companies, Leonardo DRS ranks better than 64.51% 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, Leonardo DRS's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.33%.
Leonardo DRS (NAS:DRS) 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.
Leonardo DRS Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Leonardo DRS Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Leonardo DRS'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.
DRS vs HII, PL, SARO: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Leonardo DRS'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.
Leonardo DRS Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Leonardo DRS's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leonardo DRS'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 0.33% mean?
Leonardo DRS (DRS) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.33% 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 Leonardo DRS and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Leonardo DRS ranks #115 out of 324 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Leonardo DRS's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Leonardo DRS's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.33% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Leonardo DRS ranks #115 out of 324 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Leonardo DRS has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leonardo DRS's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to HII and PL?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Leonardo DRS ranks #115 out of 324 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Leonardo DRS in the upper half of its industry. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Leonardo DRS and its competitors. Leonardo DRS's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.33%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leonardo DRS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leonardo DRS (DRS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.59, compared to a current price of $44.16 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.33%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.50. Leonardo DRS's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Leonardo DRS (DRS), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.33% 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 Leonardo DRS (DRS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leonardo DRS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $44.16 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.59.
GuruFocus considers Leonardo DRS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DRS:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.33% (34% below median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: $35.59 vs. price of $44.16 (24.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DRS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Leonardo DRS Inc is a provider of defense products and technologies that are used across land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains. It is in the design, development, and manufacture of Advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power and propulsion technologies and solutions. The company has two segments: Advanced Sensing and Computing, which generates the majority of revenue, and the Integrated Mission Systems segment. The Advanced Sensing and Computing segment is engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing sensing and network computing technology that enables real-time situational awareness required for enhanced operational decision-making and execution by the customers.
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