Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : -3.06% (As of Aug. 24, 2026)

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HKSE:02157 Lepu Biopharma Co Ltd HKSE:02157
45 GF Score
Price HK$3.83
GF Value HK$16.73
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Lepu Biopharma Co Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Lepu Biopharma Co HKSE:02157 -3.04% 45 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.06% as of Aug. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02157 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$16.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,152 Biotechnology companies, Lepu Biopharma Co ranks worse than 82.9% 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, Lepu Biopharma Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -3.06%.


Lepu Biopharma Co  (HKSE:02157) 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.


Lepu Biopharma Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Lepu Biopharma Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lepu Biopharma Co'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.

Lepu Biopharma Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Lepu Biopharma Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -1.98 -2.59 -0.86 -2.42

Lepu Biopharma Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 -0.26 -0.86 -1.41 -2.42 0.00

HKSE:02157 vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Lepu Biopharma Co'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.


Lepu Biopharma Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Lepu Biopharma Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lepu Biopharma Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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Lepu Biopharma Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Lepu Biopharma Co'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
=( 955.46-1270.37 )/9022.2
=-3.49 %

* 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 -3.06% mean?
Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -3.06% as of Aug. 24, 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 Lepu Biopharma Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lepu Biopharma Co ranks #955 out of 1152 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is Lepu Biopharma Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Lepu Biopharma Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.06%. Based on the distribution chart, Lepu Biopharma Co ranks #955 out of 1152 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lepu Biopharma Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lepu Biopharma Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Lepu Biopharma Co ranks #955 out of 1152 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Lepu Biopharma Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.03. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Biotechnology companies is 0.03, based on 1,152 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. 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 Lepu Biopharma Co and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lepu Biopharma Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lepu Biopharma Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$16.73, compared to a current price of HK$3.83 — trading 77.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.06%. Lepu Biopharma Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.06% as of Aug. 24, 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 Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lepu Biopharma Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$3.83 is trading 77.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$16.73. GuruFocus considers Lepu Biopharma Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02157:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -3.06%
  • GF Value™: HK$16.73 vs. price of HK$3.83 (77.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02157 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lepu Biopharma Co Business Description

Address Lianheng Road, Block 4, No. 651, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201112
Lepu Biopharma Co Ltd is focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing drug candidates in anti-tumor targeted therapy and oncology immunotherapy. Its commercial products include Puyouheng (Pucotenlimab Injection) and Meiyouheng (Becotatug Vedotin Injection). In addition, two other products, CMG901 and MRG007, have also been licensed out through its business development activities. Additionally, the company has several clinical-stage drug candidates and clinical-stage combination therapies of candidates, which are being developed as targeted therapeutics and immunotherapeutics. The various drug candidates in its pipeline include MRG003, MRG002, MRG004A, CG0070, MRG001, and MRG006A, among others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the Chinese mainland.
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