LesliesLESL -7.80%58 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 35.96% as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 1136% above its 10-year median of 2.91. GuruFocus rates LESL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,048 Retail - Cyclical companies, Leslies ranks better than 94.47% 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, Leslies's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 35.96%.
Leslies (NAS:LESL) 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.
The historical data trend for Leslies'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.
LESL vs GRWG, BARK, ABLV: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Leslies'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.
Leslies Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Leslies's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leslies'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 35.96% mean?
Leslies (LESL) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 35.96% 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 Leslies and its competitors. This is 1136% above median its historical median of 2.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Leslies ranks #58 out of 1048 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Leslies' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Leslies' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 35.96% is 1136% above median its 10-year median of 2.91. Based on the distribution chart, Leslies ranks #58 out of 1048 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Leslies has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leslies' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to GRWG and BARK?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Leslies ranks #58 out of 1048 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Leslies in the top 6% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Leslies and its competitors. Leslies's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 35.96%, which is 1136% above median its own 10-year median of 2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leslies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leslies (LESL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.29, compared to a current price of $7.27 — trading 84.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 35.96%, which is 1136% above median its 10-year median of 2.91. Leslies' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 9 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 Leslies (LESL), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 35.96% 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 Leslies (LESL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leslies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.27 is trading 84.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $46.29.
GuruFocus considers Leslies to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LESL:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 35.96% (1136% above median its 10-year median of 2.91)
GF Value™: $46.29 vs. price of $7.27 (84.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LESL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Leslies Inc is a direct-to-consumer pool and spa care brand offering a comprehensive assortment of products, including chemicals, equipment and parts, cleaning and maintenance equipment, and safety, recreational, and fitness-related products. The company serves residential pool, residential spa, professional pool, and commercial pool consumers and markets its products through over 1,000 company-operated locations in 39 states and e-commerce websites, operating only in the United States. It operates mainly in the pool and spa aftermarket industry and offers regularly purchased, non-discretionary maintenance items, along with installation and repair services for pool and spa equipment.
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