ViroGates ASFRA:EP2 +2.84%44 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.64% as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 121% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates FRA:EP2 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.90. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 771 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, ViroGates AS ranks better than 66.67% 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, ViroGates AS's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.64%.
ViroGates AS (FRA:EP2) 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.
ViroGates AS Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
ViroGates AS Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ViroGates AS'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:EP2 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, ViroGates AS'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.
ViroGates AS Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, ViroGates AS's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ViroGates AS'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 0.64% mean?
ViroGates AS (FRA:EP2) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.64% as of Jun. 30, 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 ViroGates AS and its competitors. This is 121% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, ViroGates AS's Net Debt Paydown Yield % has ranged from 0.11 to 7.27. According to the industry distribution chart, ViroGates AS ranks #257 out of 771 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is ViroGates AS's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
ViroGates AS's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.64% is 121% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 7.27. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. ViroGates AS's value of 0.64% is 6300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ViroGates AS ranks #257 out of 771 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ViroGates AS has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ViroGates AS's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, ViroGates AS ranks #257 out of 771 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts ViroGates AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. ViroGates AS's value of 0.64% is 6300% above this benchmark. Historically, ViroGates AS's own Net Debt Paydown Yield % has ranged from 0.11 to 7.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.01, ViroGates AS has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.01, based on 771 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Debt Paydown Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ViroGates AS's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.64% is 6300% above the industry median. 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 ViroGates AS and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ViroGates AS's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.64%, which is 121% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ViroGates AS stock overvalued right now?
ViroGates AS (FRA:EP2) has a current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.64%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.90, compared to a current price of €1.45 — trading 61.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.64%, which is 121% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 6300% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.01. ViroGates AS's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 ViroGates AS (FRA:EP2), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.64% as of Jun. 30, 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 ViroGates AS (FRA:EP2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ViroGates AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.45 is trading 61.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.90.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EP2:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.64% (121% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: €0.90 vs. price of €1.45 (61.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6300% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#257 of 771)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EP2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ViroGates AS is an international medical technology company that develops and markets blood tests to measure chronic inflammation at health clinics and hospitals. The company markets its blood test products under the suPARnostic brand. Its product portfolio comprises suPARnostic TurbiLatex, suPARnostic Quick Triage, and suPARnostic Auto Flex ELISA kit. These products are mainly used to measure the suPAR (soluble urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor) protein in the bloodstream.
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