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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, Shifa International Hospitals's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -2.15%.
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) 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.
Shifa International Hospitals Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
KAR:SHFA vs HCA, THC, DVA: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Shifa International Hospitals'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.
Shifa International Hospitals Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Shifa International Hospitals's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shifa International Hospitals'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 -2.15% mean?
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -2.15% as of Jul. 19, 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 Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #412 out of 622 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Shifa International Hospitals' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Shifa International Hospitals' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -2.15%. Based on the distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #412 out of 622 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shifa International Hospitals has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shifa International Hospitals' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #412 out of 622 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Shifa International Hospitals 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Healthcare Providers & 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 Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. Shifa International Hospitals's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -2.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shifa International Hospitals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨459.42, compared to a current price of ₨529.69 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -2.15%. Shifa International Hospitals' overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -2.15% as of Jul. 19, 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨529.69 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨459.42.
GuruFocus considers Shifa International Hospitals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:SHFA:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -2.15%
GF Value™: ₨459.42 vs. price of ₨529.69 (15.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:SHFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shifa International Hospitals Business Description
Shifa International Hospitals Ltd operates a network of medical centers and hospitals in Pakistan, providing a wide range of medical and surgical services across various specialties. The company offers organ transplant services, including liver, kidney, bone marrow, and corneal transplants. It generates revenue through patient care services, diagnostics, pharmacy operations, and support services such as emergency care and outpatient clinics. Shifa also operates lab collection points, day care surgeries, and diagnostic centers. The company has a presence in multiple cities through hospitals, medical centers, and subsidiaries that support healthcare services and infrastructure development.
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