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Alexander Forbes Group HoldingsJSE:AFH -3.20%68 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.30% as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 177% above its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFH with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 215 Diversified Financial Services companies, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings ranks better than 84.65% 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, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 1.30%.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) 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.
* 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.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
JSE:AFH vs VOYA, FRHC: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings'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.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alexander Forbes Group Holdings'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 1.30% mean?
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.30% as of Jul. 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 177% above median its historical median of 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings ranks #33 out of 215 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.30% is 177% above median its 10-year median of 0.47. Based on the distribution chart, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings ranks #33 out of 215 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to VOYA and FRHC?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings ranks #33 out of 215 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Alexander Forbes Group Holdings in the top 15% 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 a Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Diversified Financial Services 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings and its competitors. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.30%, which is 177% above median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.67, compared to a current price of R7.25 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.30%, which is 177% above median its 10-year median of 0.47. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.30% as of Jul. 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R7.25 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R8.67.
GuruFocus considers Alexander Forbes Group Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFH:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 1.30% (177% above median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: R8.67 vs. price of R7.25 (16.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AFH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Business Description
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based diversified financial services company. The company operates through seven segments: Retirement consulting, Healthcare consulting, Investments, Individual consulting, Multinational consulting, Solutions & Enablement, and Client Services & Business Optimization. Its services include Retirement consulting, Investments, Healthcare, Preservation funds, and Others. The company also offers online services.
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