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Hennessy AdvisorsHNNA -1.59%73 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 12.62% as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 8313% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates HNNA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 967 Asset Management companies, Hennessy Advisors ranks better than 92.35% 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, Hennessy Advisors's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 12.62%.
Hennessy Advisors (NAS:HNNA) 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.
Hennessy Advisors Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Hennessy Advisors Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hennessy Advisors'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.
HNNA vs NMS, GDO, GLV: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Hennessy Advisors'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.
Hennessy Advisors Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Hennessy Advisors's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hennessy Advisors'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 12.62% mean?
Hennessy Advisors (HNNA) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 12.62% as of Aug. 20, 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 Hennessy Advisors and its competitors. This is 8313% above median its historical median of 0.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Hennessy Advisors ranks #74 out of 967 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is Hennessy Advisors' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Hennessy Advisors' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 12.62% is 8313% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Based on the distribution chart, Hennessy Advisors ranks #74 out of 967 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hennessy Advisors has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hennessy Advisors' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NMS and GDO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Hennessy Advisors ranks #74 out of 967 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Hennessy Advisors in the top 8% 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 Asset Management company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Asset Management 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 Hennessy Advisors and its competitors. Hennessy Advisors's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 12.62%, which is 8313% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hennessy Advisors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hennessy Advisors (HNNA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.81, compared to a current price of $9.89 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 12.62%, which is 8313% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Hennessy Advisors' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Hennessy Advisors (HNNA), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 12.62% as of Aug. 20, 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 Hennessy Advisors (HNNA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hennessy Advisors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.89 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.81.
GuruFocus considers Hennessy Advisors to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HNNA:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 12.62% (8313% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: $9.81 vs. price of $9.89 (0.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HNNA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hennessy Advisors Inc is an investment management company that manages and markets open-end mutual funds branded as the Hennessy Funds. It offers domestic equity, multi-asset sectors, specialty products, and fixed income products. The company earns revenues mainly from investment advisory services and secondarily from shareholder services. Advisory services include managing each fund's portfolio in line with its investment objectives, monitoring compliance and performance, overseeing sub-advisors and other service providers, and handling marketing, distribution, and regulatory reporting. Shareholder services cover investor support and coordination with the fund service provider, with all related fees based on the funds' average daily net asset values.
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