Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : -2.12% (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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KUW:ALG Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC KUW:ALG
23 GF Score
Price KWD0.88
GF Value KWD0.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC KUW:ALG +0.23% 23 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -2.12% as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:ALG with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,271 Vehicles & Parts companies, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks worse than 62.79% 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, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -2.12%.


Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC  (KUW:ALG) 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.


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Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC'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.

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
0.00 0.00 -3.97 -5.55 -4.17

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Quarterly Data
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KUW:ALG vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC'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.


Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 58.54-65.9 )/385.339310651
=-1.91 %

* 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 -2.12% mean?
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -2.12% as of Jul. 26, 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks #798 out of 1271 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -2.12%. Based on the distribution chart, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks #798 out of 1271 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks #798 out of 1271 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC and its competitors. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -2.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.96, compared to a current price of KWD0.88 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -2.12%. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -2.12% as of Jul. 26, 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.88 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.96. GuruFocus considers Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ALG:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -2.12%
  • GF Value™: KWD0.96 vs. price of KWD0.88 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Business Description

Address Airport Road 55, P.O. Box 21540, Safat, Opposite Kaifan Telecommunication, Shuwaikh, KWT, 13076
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC is engaged in the automotive business, with activities including the sale and purchase of cars and spare parts, import and export of light and heavy vehicles, car rental services, maintenance of vehicles, trading of auto spare parts, and equipment rental and maintenance. The Group operates across three geographical segments, namely the State of Kuwait, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates, with the State of Kuwait contributing the majority of its revenue.
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