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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, Alaska Air Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -17.43%.
Alaska Air Group (LTS:0HC3) 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.
Alaska Air Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Alaska Air Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alaska Air Group'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.
LTS:0HC3 vs CPA, SKYW, ALGT: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Alaska Air Group'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.
Alaska Air Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Alaska Air Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alaska Air Group'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 -17.43% mean?
Alaska Air Group (LTS:0HC3) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -17.43% as of Jul. 16, 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 Alaska Air Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #820 out of 954 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is Alaska Air Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Alaska Air Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -17.43%. Based on the distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #820 out of 954 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alaska Air Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alaska Air Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to CPA and SKYW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #820 out of 954 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Alaska Air Group 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 Transportation company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Transportation 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 Alaska Air Group and its competitors. Alaska Air Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -17.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alaska Air Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group (LTS:0HC3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $63.90, compared to a current price of $48.12 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -17.43%. Alaska Air Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Alaska Air Group (LTS:0HC3), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -17.43% as of Jul. 16, 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 Alaska Air Group (LTS:0HC3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $48.12 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $63.90.
GuruFocus considers Alaska Air Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HC3:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -17.43%
GF Value™: $63.90 vs. price of $48.12 (24.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HC3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alaska Air Group Inc operates two airlines, Alaska and Horizon, in three operating segments. The Alaska Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Alaska's Boeing and Airbus jet aircraft for passengers and cargo throughout the U.S., and in parts of Mexico and Costa Rica. The Regional segment includes Horizon's and other third-party carriers' scheduled air transportation for passengers across a shorter distance network within the U.S. and Canada under capacity purchase agreements. The Hawaiian Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Hawaiian's Boeing and Airbus aircraft for passengers and cargo. It earns revenues from Passenger tickets, including ticket breakage and net of taxes and fees, Passenger ancillary, and Mileage Plan passenger revenue.
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