Myers IndustriesMYE +1.28%56 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.52% as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 232% above its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates MYE with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 376 Packaging & Containers companies, Myers Industries ranks better than 76.6% 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, Myers Industries's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 3.52%.
Myers Industries (NYSE:MYE) 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.
Myers Industries Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Myers Industries Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Myers Industries'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.
MYE vs OI, TRS, KRT: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Myers Industries'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.
Myers Industries Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Myers Industries's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Myers Industries'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 3.52% mean?
Myers Industries (MYE) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 3.52% as of Jul. 10, 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 Myers Industries and its competitors. This is 232% above median its historical median of 1.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Myers Industries ranks #88 out of 376 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is Myers Industries' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Myers Industries' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 3.52% is 232% above median its 10-year median of 1.06. Based on the distribution chart, Myers Industries ranks #88 out of 376 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Myers Industries has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Myers Industries' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to OI and TRS?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Myers Industries ranks #88 out of 376 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Myers Industries in the top 23% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Myers Industries and its competitors. Myers Industries's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.52%, which is 232% above median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Myers Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Myers Industries (MYE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.09, compared to a current price of $30.84 — trading 104.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.52%, which is 232% above median its 10-year median of 1.06. Myers Industries' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Myers Industries (MYE), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.52% as of Jul. 10, 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 Myers Industries (MYE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Myers Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.84 is trading 104.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.09.
GuruFocus considers Myers Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MYE:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 3.52% (232% above median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: $15.09 vs. price of $30.84 (104.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MYE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Myers Industries Inc designs, manufactures, and markets a variety of plastic, metal, and rubber products, including a broad selection of plastic reusable containers, pallets, small parts bins, bulk shipping containers, storage and organization products, OEM parts, custom plastic products, consumer fuel containers and tanks for water, fuel and waste handling. It operates through the following segments: The Material Handling segment manufactures a selection of durable plastic reusable products that are used repeatedly during the course of their service life. The Distribution segment is engaged in the distribution of equipment, tools, and supplies used for tire servicing and automotive under-vehicle repair, etc. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Material Handling segment.
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