Baxter InternationalMEX:BAX 44 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 24.42% as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:BAX with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN623.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 773 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Baxter International ranks better than 97.28% 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, Baxter International's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 24.42%.
Baxter International (MEX:BAX) 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.
Baxter International Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Baxter International Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Baxter International'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.
Baxter International Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
MEX:BAX vs ALGN, SOLV, COO: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Baxter International'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.
Baxter International Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Baxter International's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baxter International'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 24.42% mean?
Baxter International (MEX:BAX) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 24.42% as of Jul. 07, 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 Baxter International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Baxter International ranks #21 out of 773 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Baxter International's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Baxter International's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 24.42%. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. Baxter International's value of 24.42% is 244100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baxter International ranks #21 out of 773 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Baxter International has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baxter International's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to ALGN and SOLV?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Baxter International ranks #21 out of 773 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Baxter International in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. Baxter International's value of 24.42% is 244100% above this benchmark. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.01, based on 773 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Debt Paydown Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Baxter International's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 24.42% is 244100% above the industry median. 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 Baxter International and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baxter International's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 24.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baxter International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International (MEX:BAX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN623.15, compared to a current price of MXN368.00 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 24.42% and 244100% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.01. Baxter International's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 Baxter International (MEX:BAX), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 24.42% as of Jul. 07, 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 Baxter International (MEX:BAX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN368.00 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN623.15.
GuruFocus considers Baxter International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BAX:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 24.42%
GF Value™: MXN623.15 vs. price of MXN368.00 (40.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 244100% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#21 of 773)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BAX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Baxter offers a variety of medical supplies and equipment to providers. From its legacy operations, Baxter sells injectable therapies for use in care settings, including IV pumps, administrative sets, and solutions; nutritional products; and surgical sealants and hemostatic agents. Baxter expanded its portfolio of hospital-focused offerings by acquiring Hillrom in late 2021, which added basic equipment like hospital beds, operating room equipment, and patient monitoring tools to the portfolio. Baxter also sold its kidney care tools in early 2025.
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