UPL (LSE:UPLL) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 4.60% (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


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What is UPL Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

UPL LSE:UPLL 81 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.60% as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:UPLL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Agriculture companies, UPL ranks better than 85.25% 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, UPL's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 4.60%.


UPL  (LSE:UPLL) 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.

We calculating the TTM average debt by adding up the total debt, calculated by the sum of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation, in the trailing twelve months(TTM) divided by the counts of the total debt, accoring to the company's report frequency.


UPL Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


UPL Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UPL'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.

UPL Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

UPL Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.94 -2.59 -10.68 5.93 4.92

UPL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Net Debt Paydown Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.93 5.71 7.09 5.85 4.92

LSE:UPLL vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, UPL'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.


UPL Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, UPL's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where UPL's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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UPL Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

UPL's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 3432.58-2969.6 )/6333.255
=7.31 %

* 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 4.60% mean?
UPL (LSE:UPLL) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 4.60% 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 UPL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, UPL ranks #36 out of 244 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is UPL's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
UPL's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.60%. Based on the distribution chart, UPL ranks #36 out of 244 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UPL has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UPL's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, UPL ranks #36 out of 244 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places UPL in the top 15% 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Agriculture 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 UPL and its competitors. UPL's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UPL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPL (LSE:UPLL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.21, compared to a current price of $14.00 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.60%. UPL's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 UPL (LSE:UPLL), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.60% 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 UPL (LSE:UPLL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.00 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.21. GuruFocus considers UPL to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:UPLL:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 4.60%
  • GF Value™: $16.21 vs. price of $14.00 (13.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:UPLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


UPL Business Description

Other Exchanges UPL:India512070:India
Address C. D. Marg, 11th Road, Uniphos House, Madhu Park, Khar (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 051
UPL Ltd is principally engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of crop protection products. The firm's crop protection portfolio includes fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators, rodenticides, and specialty crop chemicals. The firm's seed products consist of nutri-feeds, seeds, and seed treatment products. UPL competes on price with the manufacture and sale of generic products. The company generates its revenue globally, with sales in various countries, and derives a majority share of its revenue from its business outside India. The firm sells its products through a distribution network in each region.
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