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, Marks & Spencer Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -6.26%.
Marks & Spencer Group (MEX:MKSN) 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.
Marks & Spencer Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Marks & Spencer Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marks & Spencer Group'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.
Marks & Spencer Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
MEX:MKSN vs DDS, M: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Marks & Spencer Group'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.
Marks & Spencer Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marks & Spencer Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marks & Spencer Group'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 -6.26% mean?
Marks & Spencer Group (MEX:MKSN) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -6.26% as of Jul. 05, 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 Marks & Spencer Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #827 out of 1050 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Marks & Spencer Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Marks & Spencer Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.26%. Based on the distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #827 out of 1050 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marks & Spencer Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marks & Spencer Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #827 out of 1050 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Marks & Spencer Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Marks & Spencer Group and its competitors. Marks & Spencer Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marks & Spencer Group stock overvalued right now?
Marks & Spencer Group (MEX:MKSN) has a current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -6.26%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN62.49, compared to a current price of MXN57.81 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.26%. Marks & Spencer Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Marks & Spencer Group (MEX:MKSN), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.26% as of Jul. 05, 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 Marks & Spencer Group (MEX:MKSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks & Spencer Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN57.81 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN62.49.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MKSN:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -6.26%
GF Value™: MXN62.49 vs. price of MXN57.81 (7.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MKSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marks & Spencer is a British multichannel retailer with stores across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue stems from the firm's UK operations, selling its own-brand food, clothing, and home merchandise predominantly. The food segment includes value products (dairy, poultry, meat, fresh produce), ready-made meals, and healthy items. The clothing and home division sells women's wear, lingerie, men's wear, kids' wear, beauty, and home products. The remaining revenue comes from international sales, where M&S sells through a mix of its own stores, franchises, and online channels.In 2020, the firm entered into a joint venture, purchasing 50% of grocery e-commerce business Ocado Retail. Ocado is the exclusive online distributor of M&S food within the UK.
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