Victrex (LSE:VCT) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : -0.81% (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


LSE:VCT Victrex PLC LSE:VCT
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GF Value £9.89
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What is Victrex Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Victrex LSE:VCT +1.50% 71 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.81% as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:VCT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £9.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,491 Chemicals companies, Victrex ranks worse than 59.15% 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, Victrex's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -0.81%.


Victrex  (LSE:VCT) 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.


Victrex Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Victrex Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Victrex'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.

Victrex Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Victrex Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.36 -0.91 -1.53 -2.04 1.08

Victrex Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.32 -2.04 0.78 1.08 -0.97

LSE:VCT vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Victrex'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.


Victrex Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Victrex Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Victrex'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
=( 58.25-63.05 )/496.6068
=-0.97 %

* 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 -0.81% mean?
Victrex (LSE:VCT) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -0.81% as of Jul. 12, 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 Victrex and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Victrex ranks #882 out of 1491 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Victrex's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Victrex's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.81%. Based on the distribution chart, Victrex ranks #882 out of 1491 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Victrex has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Victrex's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Victrex ranks #882 out of 1491 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Victrex 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 Chemicals company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Chemicals 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 Victrex and its competitors. Victrex's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Victrex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Victrex (LSE:VCT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £9.89, compared to a current price of £6.77 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.81%. Victrex's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 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 Victrex (LSE:VCT), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.81% as of Jul. 12, 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 Victrex (LSE:VCT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Victrex stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £6.77 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £9.89. GuruFocus considers Victrex to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:VCT:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -0.81%
  • GF Value™: £9.89 vs. price of £6.77 (31.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Victrex Business Description

Other Exchanges VTXPF:USAVCTl:UK1OY:Germany
Address Victrex Technology Centre, Hillhouse International, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, GBR, FY5 4QD
Victrex PLC is a British specialty chemicals company whose business is based predominantly on manufacturing and creating solutions using polyetheretherketone, or PEEK, an ultra-high-performance lightweight plastic. The business has two segments. The Sustainable Solutions targets transportation, energy, electronics, and manufacturing, while the Medical Segment provides healthcare solutions for the implantable device markets. Geographically operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), America, and Asia-Pacific. Its maximum sales are generated from the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
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