Ladder CapitalLADR +1.03%57 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 22.25% as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 692% above its 10-year median of 2.81. GuruFocus rates LADR with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 REITs companies, Ladder Capital ranks better than 91.95% 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, Ladder Capital's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 22.25%.
Ladder Capital (NYSE:LADR) 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.
Ladder Capital Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Ladder Capital Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ladder Capital'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.
LADR vs TWO, ORC, ARI: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Ladder Capital'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.
Ladder Capital Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Ladder Capital's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ladder Capital'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 22.25% mean?
Ladder Capital (LADR) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 22.25% as of Jul. 08, 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 Ladder Capital and its competitors. This is 692% above median its historical median of 2.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Ladder Capital ranks #55 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Ladder Capital's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Ladder Capital's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 22.25% is 692% above median its 10-year median of 2.81. Based on the distribution chart, Ladder Capital ranks #55 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ladder Capital has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ladder Capital's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to TWO and ORC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Ladder Capital ranks #55 out of 683 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Ladder Capital 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 a REITs company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the REITs 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 Ladder Capital and its competitors. Ladder Capital's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 22.25%, which is 692% above median its own 10-year median of 2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ladder Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ladder Capital (LADR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.48, compared to a current price of $9.85 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 22.25%, which is 692% above median its 10-year median of 2.81. Ladder Capital's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Ladder Capital (LADR), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 22.25% as of Jul. 08, 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 Ladder Capital (LADR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ladder Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.85 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.48.
GuruFocus considers Ladder Capital to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LADR:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 22.25% (692% above median its 10-year median of 2.81)
GF Value™: $10.48 vs. price of $9.85 (6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LADR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ladder Capital Corp is an internally-managed real estate investment trust that is in commercial real estate finance. The company originates and invests in a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate and real estate-related assets, focusing on senior secured assets. The company's investment activities include: (i) Primary business of originating senior first mortgage fixed and floating rate loans collateralized by commercial real estate with flexible loan structures; (ii) owning and operating commercial real estate, including net leased commercial properties; and (iii) investing in investment-grade securities secured by first mortgage loans on commercial real estate. The company has three reportable segments: Loans, which derive maximum revenue; Securities; and Real Estate.
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