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H&R BlockLTS:0HOB -1.06%83 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.47% as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HOB with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 87 Personal Services companies, H&R Block ranks worse than 66.67% 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, H&R Block's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -3.47%.
H&R Block (LTS:0HOB) 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.
H&R Block Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H&R Block'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:0HOB vs FTDR, ANDG, BFAM: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, H&R Block'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.
H&R Block Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, H&R Block's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H&R Block'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 -3.47% mean?
H&R Block (LTS:0HOB) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -3.47% as of Jul. 20, 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 H&R Block and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, H&R Block ranks #58 out of 87 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is H&R Block's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
H&R Block's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.47%. Based on the distribution chart, H&R Block ranks #58 out of 87 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, H&R Block has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H&R Block's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to FTDR and ANDG?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, H&R Block ranks #58 out of 87 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places H&R Block 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 Personal Services company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Personal Services 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 H&R Block and its competitors. H&R Block's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H&R Block stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H&R Block (LTS:0HOB) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $62.59, compared to a current price of $41.95 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.47%. H&R Block's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 H&R Block (LTS:0HOB), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.47% as of Jul. 20, 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 H&R Block (LTS:0HOB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H&R Block stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $41.95 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.59.
GuruFocus considers H&R Block to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HOB:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -3.47%
GF Value™: $62.59 vs. price of $41.95 (33% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HOB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H&R Block Inc provides income tax return preparation services, digital do-it-yourself tax solutions, and other services related to income tax preparation to the general public in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company mainly prepares tax returns for customers within the United States through its company-owned offices, franchise locations, and online tax software. The vast majority of H&R Block's offices are located in the U.S. The company derives the majority of its total revenue from the U.S. assisted tax preparation fees. Revenue from franchise and product royalties and digital do-it-yourself tax solutions is also relatively.
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