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, MercadoLibre's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -4.45%.
MercadoLibre (HAM:MLB1) 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.
MercadoLibre Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
MercadoLibre Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MercadoLibre'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.
HAM:MLB1 vs DASH, PDD, SE: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, MercadoLibre'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.
MercadoLibre Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MercadoLibre's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MercadoLibre'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 -4.45% mean?
MercadoLibre (HAM:MLB1) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -4.45% as of Jul. 07, 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 MercadoLibre and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #767 out of 1049 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is MercadoLibre's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
MercadoLibre's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -4.45%. Based on the distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #767 out of 1049 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MercadoLibre has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MercadoLibre's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to DASH and PDD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #767 out of 1049 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places MercadoLibre 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 MercadoLibre and its competitors. MercadoLibre's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -4.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MercadoLibre stock overvalued right now?
MercadoLibre (HAM:MLB1) has a current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -4.45%. The stock's GF Value™ is €3,064.79, compared to a current price of €1,547.40 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -4.45%. MercadoLibre's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 MercadoLibre (HAM:MLB1), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -4.45% as of Jul. 07, 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 MercadoLibre (HAM:MLB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MercadoLibre stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1,547.40 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3,064.79.
Key valuation signals for HAM:MLB1:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -4.45%
GF Value™: €3,064.79 vs. price of €1,547.40 (49.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:MLB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MercadoLibre is the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 120 million unique active buyers and 1 million active sellers at the end of 2025. The company is roughly split between its e-commerce business, which includes its fulfillment and advertising services, and its fintech segment, which comprises its rapidly expanding payment and digital wallet platform (Mercado Pago) and its lending business (Mercado Credito). While the company operates in 18 countries, its primary markets are Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico, which account for more than 95% of its revenue.
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