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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, National Health Investors's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.13%.
National Health Investors (MEX:NHI) 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.
National Health Investors Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
National Health Investors Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Health Investors'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.
National Health Investors Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
MEX:NHI vs MPT, SBRA, DHC: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, National Health Investors'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.
National Health Investors Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, National Health Investors's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Health Investors'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 0.13% mean?
National Health Investors (MEX:NHI) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.13% as of Jul. 25, 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 National Health Investors and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #260 out of 678 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is National Health Investors' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
National Health Investors' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.13%. Based on the distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #260 out of 678 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Health Investors has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Health Investors' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to MPT and SBRA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #260 out of 678 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts National Health Investors in the upper 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 REITs company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the REITs 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 National Health Investors and its competitors. National Health Investors's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Health Investors stock overvalued right now?
National Health Investors (MEX:NHI) has a current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.13%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,502.86, compared to a current price of MXN1,484.43 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.13%. National Health Investors' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 National Health Investors (MEX:NHI), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.13% as of Jul. 25, 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 National Health Investors (MEX:NHI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Health Investors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,484.43 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,502.86.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NHI:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.13%
GF Value™: MXN1,502.86 vs. price of MXN1,484.43 (1.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Health Investors Inc is a self-managed REIT that owns, leases, operates, and finances the development of senior housing communities and medical facilities. It operates through two segments: Real Estate Investments and Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (SHOP). The Real Estate Investments segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes real estate leases, mortgages, and other notes receivable related to independent living facilities, assisted living facilities, entrance fee communities, senior living campuses, skilled nursing facilities, and a hospital. The SHOP segment consists of ventures that own and operate independent living facilities. The company's revenues are derived from rental income, interest and other income, and resident fees and services.
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