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EKF Diagnostics HoldingsLSE:EKF 52 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.03% as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates LSE:EKF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 769 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, EKF Diagnostics Holdings ranks better than 52.28% 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, EKF Diagnostics Holdings's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.03%.
EKF Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:EKF) 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.
EKF Diagnostics Holdings Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
EKF Diagnostics Holdings Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EKF Diagnostics Holdings's Net Debt Paydown Yield % can be seen below:
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EKF Diagnostics Holdings Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
LSE:EKF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, EKF Diagnostics Holdings'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.
EKF Diagnostics Holdings Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, EKF Diagnostics Holdings's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EKF Diagnostics Holdings'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 0.03% mean?
EKF Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:EKF) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.03% as of Jul. 23, 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 EKF Diagnostics Holdings and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, EKF Diagnostics Holdings ranks #367 out of 769 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is EKF Diagnostics Holdings' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
EKF Diagnostics Holdings' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.03% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.04. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. EKF Diagnostics Holdings' value of 0.03% is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EKF Diagnostics Holdings ranks #367 out of 769 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, EKF Diagnostics Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EKF Diagnostics Holdings' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, EKF Diagnostics Holdings ranks #367 out of 769 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts EKF Diagnostics Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. EKF Diagnostics Holdings' value of 0.03% is 200% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.01, EKF Diagnostics Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.01, based on 769 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Debt Paydown Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. EKF Diagnostics Holdings's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.03% is 200% above the industry median. 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 EKF Diagnostics Holdings and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EKF Diagnostics Holdings's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.03%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EKF Diagnostics Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EKF Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:EKF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.28, compared to a current price of £0.26 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.03%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 200% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.01. EKF Diagnostics Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 EKF Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:EKF), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.03% as of Jul. 23, 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 EKF Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:EKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EKF Diagnostics Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.26 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.28.
GuruFocus considers EKF Diagnostics Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:EKF:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.03% (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.04)
GF Value™: £0.28 vs. price of £0.26 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 200% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#367 of 769)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:EKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EKF Diagnostics Holdings PLC is engaged in development, manufacture and supply of products and services into the in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) market place. The Group has presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and Russia, and sells throughout the world including Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. It derive their revenue from the manufacture and sale of medical diagnostic equipment and reagents. Other services include the servicing and distribution of third party company products under separate distribution agreements.
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