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Energy FocusEFOI +6.96%45 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.31% as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates EFOI with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Energy Focus ranks worse than 55.42% 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, Energy Focus's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -0.31%.
Energy Focus (NAS:EFOI) 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.
Energy Focus Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Energy Focus Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Energy Focus'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.
EFOI vs NTZ, MWYN, SNTW: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Energy Focus'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.
Energy Focus Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Energy Focus's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Energy Focus'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 -0.31% mean?
Energy Focus (EFOI) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -0.31% as of Aug. 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 Energy Focus and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Energy Focus ranks #230 out of 415 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Energy Focus' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Energy Focus' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.31%. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Focus ranks #230 out of 415 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Energy Focus has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Focus' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NTZ and MWYN?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Energy Focus ranks #230 out of 415 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Energy Focus in the lower 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 a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Energy Focus and its competitors. Energy Focus's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energy Focus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Focus (EFOI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.35, compared to a current price of $2.92 — trading 116.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.31%. Energy Focus' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 Energy Focus (EFOI), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.31% as of Aug. 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 Energy Focus (EFOI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Focus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.92 is trading 116.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.35.
GuruFocus considers Energy Focus to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EFOI:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -0.31%
GF Value™: $1.35 vs. price of $2.92 (116.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EFOI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Energy Focus Inc specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling energy-efficient lighting systems and controls. It provides LED lighting solutions for both commercial and military maritime markets (MMM). Its core products include robust lighting fixtures and lamps for navy and military applications, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), and tubular LED (TLED) lighting products, including battery backup units as well as general commercial and maritime lighting fixtures. The company operates in a single business segment that includes the marketing and sale of commercial and MMM lighting products and controls. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the sales of military maritime products in the United States.
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