UFP TechnologiesFRA:UFP -0.55%96 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.32% as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:UFP with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €227.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 773 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, UFP Technologies ranks better than 63% 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, UFP Technologies's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.32%.
UFP Technologies (FRA:UFP) 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.
UFP Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
UFP Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UFP Technologies'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:UFP vs NEOG, ALMR, NVCR: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, UFP Technologies'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.
UFP Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, UFP Technologies's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UFP Technologies'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 0.32% mean?
UFP Technologies (FRA:UFP) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.32% as of Jul. 13, 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 UFP Technologies and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, UFP Technologies ranks #286 out of 773 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is UFP Technologies' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
UFP Technologies' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.32% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.44. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. UFP Technologies' value of 0.32% is 3100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UFP Technologies ranks #286 out of 773 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, UFP Technologies has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UFP Technologies' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NEOG and ALMR?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, UFP Technologies ranks #286 out of 773 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts UFP Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. UFP Technologies' value of 0.32% is 3100% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.01, UFP Technologies 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 773 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. UFP Technologies's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.32% is 3100% 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 UFP Technologies 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. UFP Technologies's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.32%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UFP Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UFP Technologies (FRA:UFP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €227.67, compared to a current price of €217.40 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.32%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 3100% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.01. UFP Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 UFP Technologies (FRA:UFP), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.32% as of Jul. 13, 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 UFP Technologies (FRA:UFP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UFP Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €217.40 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €227.67.
GuruFocus considers UFP Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UFP:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.32% (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: €227.67 vs. price of €217.40 (4.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3100% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#286 of 773)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UFP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UFP Technologies Inc is a contract development and manufacturing organization that specializes in single-use and single-patient medical devices. The company manufactures its products by converting raw materials using laminating, molding, radio frequency, and impulse welding, and fabricating manufacturing techniques. It is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to many of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The company's single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices, disposable wound care products, infection prevention, minimally invasive surgery, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implant packaging.
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