Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 3.80% (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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FRA:WWG Gelsenwasser AG FRA:WWG
67 GF Score
Price €540.00
GF Value €439.26
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Gelsenwasser AG Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Gelsenwasser AG FRA:WWG 67 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.80% as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WWG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €439.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Gelsenwasser AG ranks better than 83.03% 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, Gelsenwasser AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 3.80%.


Gelsenwasser AG  (FRA:WWG) 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.


Gelsenwasser AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Gelsenwasser AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gelsenwasser AG'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.

Gelsenwasser AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Gelsenwasser AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Gelsenwasser AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -7.22 -8.58 3.81 3.55 3.83

FRA:WWG vs SRE, AES: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Gelsenwasser AG'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.


Gelsenwasser AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Gelsenwasser AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gelsenwasser AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Gelsenwasser AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 417-346.5 )/1839.33
=3.83 %

* 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 3.80% mean?
Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 3.80% as of Jul. 19, 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 Gelsenwasser AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gelsenwasser AG ranks #83 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Gelsenwasser AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Gelsenwasser AG's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.80%. Based on the distribution chart, Gelsenwasser AG ranks #83 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gelsenwasser AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gelsenwasser AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Gelsenwasser AG ranks #83 out of 489 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Gelsenwasser AG 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Gelsenwasser AG and its competitors. Gelsenwasser AG's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gelsenwasser AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €439.26, compared to a current price of €540.00 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.80%. Gelsenwasser AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.80% as of Jul. 19, 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 Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gelsenwasser AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €540.00 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €439.26. GuruFocus considers Gelsenwasser AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WWG:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 3.80%
  • GF Value™: €439.26 vs. price of €540.00 (22.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Gelsenwasser AG Business Description

Other Exchanges WWG:Germany
Address Willy-Brandt-Allee 26, Gelsenkirchen, DEU, 45891
Gelsenwasser AG is engaged in supplying their customers with drinking and process water as well as with natural gas and heating to households, businesses, public institutions, and industry. It also performs wastewater disposal and electricity supply functions. The company generates revenue mostly from gas and water.
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