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, Jefferies Financial Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -23.82%.
Jefferies Financial Group (HAM:LN3) 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.
Jefferies Financial Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Jefferies Financial Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jefferies Financial Group'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.
Jefferies Financial Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
HAM:LN3 vs HLI, SF, SNEX: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Jefferies Financial Group'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.
Jefferies Financial Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Jefferies Financial Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jefferies Financial Group'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 -23.82% mean?
Jefferies Financial Group (HAM:LN3) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -23.82% as of Jul. 11, 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 Jefferies Financial Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #540 out of 646 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is Jefferies Financial Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Jefferies Financial Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -23.82%. Based on the distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #540 out of 646 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jefferies Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jefferies Financial Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to HLI and SF?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Jefferies Financial Group ranks #540 out of 646 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Jefferies Financial Group 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Capital Markets 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 Jefferies Financial Group and its competitors. Jefferies Financial Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -23.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jefferies Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jefferies Financial Group (HAM:LN3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.85, compared to a current price of €45.88 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -23.82%. Jefferies Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Jefferies Financial Group (HAM:LN3), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -23.82% as of Jul. 11, 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 Jefferies Financial Group (HAM:LN3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jefferies Financial Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €45.88 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €56.85.
GuruFocus considers Jefferies Financial Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:LN3:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -23.82%
GF Value™: €56.85 vs. price of €45.88 (19.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:LN3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jefferies Financial Group is a full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that was founded in 1962. After nearly 30 years of focusing on institutional trading services, it entered the investment banking industry in the early 1990s, which ultimately grew into the core business. In 2013, Jefferies merged with Leucadia, a manufacturing-focused holding company. Since merging, Jefferies became the core of the combined business as the bulk of the legacy portfolio was sold off and the parent company was renamed to match the subsidiary. Within the investment banking landscape, Jefferies predominately serves the North American middle market and has captured considerable market share over the past decade.
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