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, Darden Restaurants's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -0.86%.
Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) 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.
Darden Restaurants Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Darden Restaurants Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darden Restaurants'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:DRI vs YUMC, TXRH, DPZ: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Darden Restaurants'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.
Darden Restaurants Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Darden Restaurants's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darden Restaurants'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 -0.86% mean?
Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -0.86% as of Jun. 27, 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 Darden Restaurants and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #221 out of 353 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Darden Restaurants' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Darden Restaurants' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.86%. Based on the distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #221 out of 353 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to YUMC and TXRH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #221 out of 353 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Darden Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Restaurants 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 Darden Restaurants and its competitors. Darden Restaurants's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darden Restaurants stock overvalued right now?
Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) has a current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -0.86%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,414.96, compared to a current price of MXN3,470.00 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.86%. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.86% as of Jun. 27, 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 Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,470.00 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,414.96.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DRI:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -0.86%
GF Value™: MXN3,414.96 vs. price of MXN3,470.00 (1.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Darden Restaurants is the largest global full-service dining operator, with over $12 billion in system sales across 2,159 company-owned stores at the end of fiscal 2025, spanning the US and Canada. The firm operates 10 banners in four segments, including Olive Garden (43% of sales), LongHorn Steakhouse (25%), and fine dining (21%), which includes The Capital Grille, Ruth's Chris, and Eddie V's. The other 11% of sales comes from smaller concepts such as Yard House and Cheddar's. Darden primarily generates revenue through sales of food and beverage items at its company-owned restaurants. It also earns royalties on sales from 154 franchised locations in US and international markets, which sit within the other segment but are immaterial to consolidated results.
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