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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, Burgan BankK's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -6.09%.
Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG) 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.
Burgan BankK Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Burgan BankK Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burgan BankK'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.
KUW:BURG vs PNC, USB: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Burgan BankK'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.
Burgan BankK Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Burgan BankK's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burgan BankK'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 -6.09% mean?
Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -6.09% as of Aug. 01, 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 Burgan BankK and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Burgan BankK ranks #914 out of 1417 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Burgan BankK's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Burgan BankK's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.09%. Based on the distribution chart, Burgan BankK ranks #914 out of 1417 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Burgan BankK has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burgan BankK's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Burgan BankK ranks #914 out of 1417 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Burgan BankK 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 Banks company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Banks 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 Burgan BankK and its competitors. Burgan BankK's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burgan BankK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.21, compared to a current price of KWD0.19 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.09%. Burgan BankK's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.09% as of Aug. 01, 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 Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burgan BankK stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.19 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.21.
GuruFocus considers Burgan BankK to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:BURG:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -6.09%
GF Value™: KWD0.21 vs. price of KWD0.19 (10.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:BURG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Burgan Bank SAK is a Kuwait-based banking entity. Domestically, the company operates in the following business segments: Corporate and Consumer banking, Treasury, FI and Investment banking, and Central Office. In addition, all of its operations outside Kuwait are classified as International. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Corporate and Consumer banking segment, which provides comprehensive products and services to corporate and individual customers, including lending, deposits, trade services, foreign exchange, advisory services, credit and debit cards, and others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in Kuwait, and also has its presence Internationally.
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