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Helios TechnologiesHLIO +0.63%81 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.11% as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates HLIO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,841 Industrial Products companies, Helios Technologies ranks better than 83.25% 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, Helios Technologies's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 3.11%.
Helios Technologies (NYSE:HLIO) 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.
Helios Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Helios Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helios Technologies'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.
Helios Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
HLIO vs SMR, CXT, GRC: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Helios Technologies'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.
Helios Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Helios Technologies's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helios Technologies'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 3.11% mean?
Helios Technologies (HLIO) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 3.11% as of Aug. 18, 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 Helios Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #476 out of 2841 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Helios Technologies' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Helios Technologies' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.11%. Based on the distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #476 out of 2841 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Helios Technologies has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helios Technologies' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to SMR and CXT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #476 out of 2841 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Helios Technologies 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Industrial Products 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 Helios Technologies and its competitors. Helios Technologies's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helios Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Technologies (HLIO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.67, compared to a current price of $82.00 — trading 58.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.11%. Helios Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Helios Technologies (HLIO), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.11% as of Aug. 18, 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 Helios Technologies (HLIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $82.00 is trading 58.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.67.
GuruFocus considers Helios Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HLIO:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 3.11%
GF Value™: $51.67 vs. price of $82.00 (58.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helios Technologies Inc is an industrial technology company that develops, manufactures, and markets solutions for the hydraulics and electronics markets. It operates under two business segments: Hydraulics and Electronics. The Hydraulics segment designs and manufactures hydraulic components and systems used to transmit power and control force, speed, and motion. There are two categories based on Hydraulic system architecture: MCT and FCT. The Electronics segment provides complete, fully-tailored display and control solutions for engines, engine-driven equipment, specialty vehicles, therapy baths, and traditional and swim spas. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Hydraulics segment. Geographically, the company generates key revenue from the Americas region.
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