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Bank of VallettaMAL:BOV 42 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -19.47% as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates MAL:BOV with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Banks companies, Bank of Valletta ranks worse than 81.98% 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, Bank of Valletta's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -19.47%.
Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) 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.
Bank of Valletta Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Bank of Valletta Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bank of Valletta'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.
MAL:BOV vs PNC, USB: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bank of Valletta'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.
Bank of Valletta Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Valletta's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Valletta'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 -19.47% mean?
Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -19.47% as of Jul. 14, 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 Bank of Valletta and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of Valletta ranks #1165 out of 1421 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is Bank of Valletta's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Bank of Valletta's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -19.47%. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of Valletta ranks #1165 out of 1421 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bank of Valletta has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Valletta's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of Valletta ranks #1165 out of 1421 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Bank of Valletta 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 Banks company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Banks 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 Bank of Valletta and its competitors. Bank of Valletta's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -19.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Valletta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.81, compared to a current price of €2.13 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -19.47%. Bank of Valletta's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 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 Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -19.47% as of Jul. 14, 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 Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Valletta stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.13 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.81.
GuruFocus considers Bank of Valletta to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:BOV:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -19.47%
GF Value™: €1.81 vs. price of €2.13 (17.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:BOV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bank of Valletta PLC, along with its subsidiaries, carries out the business of banking and investment services. It offers the entire range of retail banking services as well as the sale of financial products such as units in collective investment schemes. Additionally, the Group offers investment banking services, including underwriting and management of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Its reportable segments are: Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Business Banking, Treasury, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Business Banking segment, which includes financing and deposit products for all business client segments attributable to business and corporate centers. The Group caters to both individuals and business clients in Malta.
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