Watkin Jones (FRA:0W0) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 26.66% (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 1935% Above Median

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FRA:0W0 Watkin Jones PLC FRA:0W0
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What is Watkin Jones Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Watkin Jones FRA:0W0 54 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 26.66% as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 1935% above its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:0W0 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.24. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 88 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Watkin Jones ranks better than 95.45% 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, Watkin Jones's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 26.66%.


Watkin Jones  (FRA:0W0) 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.

We calculating the TTM average debt by adding up the total debt, calculated by the sum of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation, in the trailing twelve months(TTM) divided by the counts of the total debt, accoring to the company's report frequency.


Watkin Jones Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Watkin Jones Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watkin Jones'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.

Watkin Jones Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Watkin Jones Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Watkin Jones Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Net Debt Paydown Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.22 28.14 23.53 15.88 19.97

FRA:0W0 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Watkin Jones'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.


Watkin Jones Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watkin Jones's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Watkin Jones's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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Watkin Jones Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Watkin Jones's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 62.79-45.82 )/61.63944
=27.53 %

* 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 26.66% mean?
Watkin Jones (FRA:0W0) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 26.66% as of Jul. 23, 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 Watkin Jones and its competitors. This is 1935% above median its historical median of 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Watkin Jones ranks #4 out of 88 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Watkin Jones' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Watkin Jones' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 26.66% is 1935% above median its 10-year median of 1.31. Based on the distribution chart, Watkin Jones ranks #4 out of 88 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Watkin Jones has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watkin Jones' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Watkin Jones ranks #4 out of 88 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Watkin Jones in the top 5% 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Homebuilding & Construction 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 Watkin Jones and its competitors. Watkin Jones's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 26.66%, which is 1935% above median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watkin Jones stock overvalued right now?
Watkin Jones (FRA:0W0) has a current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 26.66%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.24, compared to a current price of €0.16 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 26.66%, which is 1935% above median its 10-year median of 1.31. Watkin Jones' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 Watkin Jones (FRA:0W0), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 26.66% as of Jul. 23, 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 Watkin Jones (FRA:0W0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watkin Jones stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.16 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.24.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0W0:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 26.66% (1935% above median its 10-year median of 1.31)
  • GF Value™: €0.24 vs. price of €0.16 (32.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0W0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Watkin Jones Business Description

Other Exchanges WJGl:UKWJG:UK0W0:Germany
Address 12 Soho Square, London, GBR, W1D 3QF
Watkin Jones PLC is engaged in property development and the management of properties for multiple residential occupations. Its service includes site identification and procurement, planning consent, construction delivery, and asset management. The company's operating segments include Student accommodation, Build to Rent, Affordable Homes, Refresh, and Accommodation management. The majority of its revenue is derived from build-to-rent segments.
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