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, Verizon Communications's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -4.88%.
Verizon Communications (HAM:BAC) 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.
Verizon Communications Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Verizon Communications Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Verizon Communications'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.
Verizon Communications Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
HAM:BAC vs TMUS, T, CMCSA: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Verizon Communications'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.
Verizon Communications Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Verizon Communications's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verizon Communications'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 -4.88% mean?
Verizon Communications (HAM:BAC) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -4.88% as of Jul. 09, 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 Verizon Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #251 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Verizon Communications' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Verizon Communications' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -4.88%. Based on the distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #251 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Verizon Communications has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verizon Communications' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to TMUS and T?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #251 out of 350 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Verizon Communications in the lower half of its industry. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Verizon Communications and its competitors. Verizon Communications's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -4.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verizon Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verizon Communications (HAM:BAC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.82, compared to a current price of €37.75 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -4.88%. Verizon Communications' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Verizon Communications (HAM:BAC), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -4.88% as of Jul. 09, 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 Verizon Communications (HAM:BAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verizon Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €37.75 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.82.
GuruFocus considers Verizon Communications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:BAC:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -4.88%
GF Value™: €37.82 vs. price of €37.75 (0.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:BAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wireless services account for 75% of Verizon Communications' total service revenue and nearly all of its operating income. The firm serves about 94 million postpaid and 20 million prepaid phone customers via its nationwide network, making it the largest US wireless carrier. Fixed-line telecom operations include local networks in the Northeast that reach about 30 million homes and businesses, including about 20 million served by the Fios fiber-optic network. Verizon closed its acquisition of Frontier Communications in January, adding networks that reach another 15 million locations, including 9 million with fiber. These networks serve about 11 million broadband customers. Verizon also provides telecom services nationwide to enterprise customers, using a mix of its own and other networks.
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