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Lumen TechnologiesMIL:1CYTH -6.00%26 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 25.95% as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 18.14. GuruFocus rates MIL:1CYTH with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Telecommunication Services companies, Lumen Technologies ranks better than 93.7% 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, Lumen Technologies's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 25.95%.
Lumen Technologies (MIL:1CYTH) 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.
Lumen Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Lumen Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lumen Technologies'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.
MIL:1CYTH vs GSAT, IRDM, LBRDA: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Lumen Technologies's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumen Technologies'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 25.95% mean?
Lumen Technologies (MIL:1CYTH) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 25.95% as of Jul. 20, 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 18.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #22 out of 349 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is Lumen Technologies' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Lumen Technologies' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 25.95% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 18.14. Based on the distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #22 out of 349 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lumen Technologies has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumen Technologies' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to GSAT and IRDM?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #22 out of 349 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Lumen Technologies in the top 6% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. Lumen Technologies's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 25.95%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 18.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumen Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies (MIL:1CYTH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.23, compared to a current price of €5.48 — trading 69.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 25.95%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 18.14. Lumen Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Lumen Technologies (MIL:1CYTH), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 25.95% as of Jul. 20, 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 Lumen Technologies (MIL:1CYTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.48 is trading 69.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.23.
GuruFocus considers Lumen Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1CYTH:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 25.95% (43% above median its 10-year median of 18.14)
GF Value™: €3.23 vs. price of €5.48 (69.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1CYTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumen Technologies is one of the largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. The merger with Level 3 in 2017, the 2022 divestiture of much of its local phone business in rural areas, and the 2026 sale of its remaining consumer fiber network to AT&T have shifted the company's operations away from the legacy consumer business and toward enterprise services, which account for about 85%-90% of revenue. Lumen offers businesses a full suite of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, phone service, and internet access.
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