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Vera BradleyFRA:ELI -0.06%64 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 6.77% as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 4.56. GuruFocus rates FRA:ELI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 994 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Vera Bradley ranks better than 83% 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, Vera Bradley's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 6.77%.
Vera Bradley (FRA:ELI) 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.
Vera Bradley Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Vera Bradley Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vera Bradley'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.
FRA:ELI vs FMFC, AREB, FOSL: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Vera Bradley'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.
Vera Bradley Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vera Bradley's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vera Bradley'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 6.77% mean?
Vera Bradley (FRA:ELI) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 6.77% as of Jul. 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 Vera Bradley and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 4.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #169 out of 994 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Vera Bradley's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Vera Bradley's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 6.77% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 4.56. Based on the distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #169 out of 994 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vera Bradley has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vera Bradley's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to FMFC and AREB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #169 out of 994 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Vera Bradley in the top 17% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Vera Bradley and its competitors. Vera Bradley's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 6.77%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 4.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vera Bradley stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley (FRA:ELI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.25, compared to a current price of €3.20 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 6.77%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 4.56. Vera Bradley's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Vera Bradley (FRA:ELI), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 6.77% as of Jul. 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 Vera Bradley (FRA:ELI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.20 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.25.
GuruFocus considers Vera Bradley to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ELI:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 6.77% (48% above median its 10-year median of 4.56)
GF Value™: €3.25 vs. price of €3.20 (1.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ELI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, luggage, and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the majority of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct and Vera Bradley Indirect.
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