Mercury NZMGHTF +8.44%78 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -2.54% as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates MGHTF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Mercury NZ ranks worse than 50.61% 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, Mercury NZ's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -2.54%.
Mercury NZ (OTCPK:MGHTF) 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.
Mercury NZ Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercury NZ'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.
Mercury NZ Net Debt Paydown Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Mercury NZ'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.
Mercury NZ Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Mercury NZ's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercury NZ'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 -2.54% mean?
Mercury NZ (MGHTF) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -2.54% as of Jul. 03, 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 Mercury NZ and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercury NZ ranks #206 out of 407 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Mercury NZ's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Mercury NZ's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -2.54%. Based on the distribution chart, Mercury NZ ranks #206 out of 407 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercury NZ has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury NZ's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Mercury NZ ranks #206 out of 407 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Mercury NZ 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Mercury NZ and its competitors. Mercury NZ's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -2.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercury NZ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury NZ (MGHTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.98, compared to a current price of $4.37 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -2.54%. Mercury NZ's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 11 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 Mercury NZ (MGHTF), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -2.54% as of Jul. 03, 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 Mercury NZ (MGHTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury NZ stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.37 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.98.
GuruFocus considers Mercury NZ to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MGHTF:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -2.54%
GF Value™: $3.98 vs. price of $4.37 (9.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGHTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercury NZ (formerly Mighty River Power) generates more than 15% of New Zealand's electricity and is one of the four major electricity generators and suppliers in the country. All electricity is generated from renewable sources, which makes it one of the lowest-cost providers of electricity. The company operates nine hydro stations and five geothermal power plants in the North Island and some wind farms. Mercury sells electricity to residential and commercial customers and has the largest share of the key Auckland market.
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