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Built CyberneticsLSE:BUC Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -15.57% as of Aug. 04, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,664 Construction companies, Built Cybernetics ranks worse than 87.98% 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, Built Cybernetics's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -15.57%.
Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC) 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.
Built Cybernetics Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Built Cybernetics Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Built Cybernetics'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.
LSE:BUC vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Built Cybernetics'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.
Built Cybernetics Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Built Cybernetics's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Built Cybernetics'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 -15.57% mean?
Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -15.57% as of Aug. 04, 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 Built Cybernetics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Built Cybernetics ranks #1464 out of 1664 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Built Cybernetics' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Built Cybernetics' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -15.57%. Based on the distribution chart, Built Cybernetics ranks #1464 out of 1664 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Built Cybernetics' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Built Cybernetics ranks #1464 out of 1664 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Built Cybernetics 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 Construction company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Construction 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 Built Cybernetics and its competitors. Built Cybernetics's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -15.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Built Cybernetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.02, compared to a current price of £0.02 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -15.57%. 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 Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -15.57% as of Aug. 04, 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.
Built Cybernetics PLC is a London-quoted PropTech group delivering Smart Buildings and related services. The Group is positioned to ensure the technical systems that run modern premises are designed as an integral part of the structure, from the outset. By cross-selling smart building services alongside architecture projects. The Group operates through two main Division: Smart Buildings, which includes software development, system integration, and energy monitoring solutions; and Architecture, which provides executive architecture, full-service design, and interior design services. Geographically, the Group operates in the United Kingdom and Germany, with additional presence across multiple international markets.
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