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Conagra BrandsMEX:CAG 37 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.34% as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 4.01. GuruFocus rates MEX:CAG with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN430.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,848 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Conagra Brands ranks better than 88.04% 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, Conagra Brands's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 9.34%.
Conagra Brands (MEX:CAG) 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.
Conagra Brands Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Conagra Brands Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Conagra Brands'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.
MEX:CAG vs CPB, PPC, LW: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Conagra Brands'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.
Conagra Brands Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Conagra Brands's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Conagra Brands'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 9.34% mean?
Conagra Brands (MEX:CAG) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 9.34% 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 Conagra Brands and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 4.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Conagra Brands ranks #221 out of 1848 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Conagra Brands' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Conagra Brands' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 9.34% is 133% above median its 10-year median of 4.01. Based on the distribution chart, Conagra Brands ranks #221 out of 1848 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Conagra Brands has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Conagra Brands' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to CPB and PPC?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Conagra Brands ranks #221 out of 1848 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Conagra Brands in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Conagra Brands and its competitors. Conagra Brands's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.34%, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 4.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Conagra Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Conagra Brands (MEX:CAG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN430.46, compared to a current price of MXN236.00 — trading 45.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.34%, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 4.01. Conagra Brands' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 3 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 Conagra Brands (MEX:CAG), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 9.34% 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 Conagra Brands (MEX:CAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Conagra Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN236.00 is trading 45.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN430.46.
GuruFocus considers Conagra Brands to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CAG:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 9.34% (133% above median its 10-year median of 4.01)
GF Value™: MXN430.46 vs. price of MXN236.00 (45.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Conagra Brands is a packaged food company that operates predominantly in the United States (91% of fiscal 2025 revenue). Most of its revenue comes from frozen food, including brands like Marie Callender's, Healthy Choice, Banquet, and Birds Eye. Conagra also sells snacks, shelf-stable staples, and refrigerated food through brands like Duncan Hines, Hunt's, Slim Jim, Vlasic, Orville Redenbacher's, Reddi-wip, and Wish-Bone. The company primarily sells through the US retail channel, with just 9% of fiscal 2025 revenue coming from international markets and 9% from foodservice.
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