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Nation Media GroupNAI:NMG +0.31%66 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.66% as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 2.91. GuruFocus rates NAI:NMG with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of KES13.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Media - Diversified companies, Nation Media Group ranks better than 70.89% 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, Nation Media Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 2.66%.
Nation Media Group (NAI:NMG) 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.
Nation Media Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Nation Media Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nation Media 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.
NAI:NMG vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Nation Media 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.
Nation Media Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nation Media Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nation Media 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 2.66% mean?
Nation Media Group (NAI:NMG) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 2.66% as of Sep. 12, 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 Nation Media Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.91. Over the past decade, Nation Media Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % has ranged from 0.08 to 7.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #271 out of 931 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Nation Media Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Nation Media Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 2.66% is near median its 10-year median of 2.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 7.56. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.08. Nation Media Group's value of 2.66% is 3225% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #271 out of 931 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nation Media Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nation Media Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #271 out of 931 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Nation Media Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.08. Nation Media Group's value of 2.66% is 3225% above this benchmark. Historically, Nation Media Group's own Net Debt Paydown Yield % has ranged from 0.08 to 7.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.91 vs. the industry median of 0.08, Nation Media Group has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.08, based on 931 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Debt Paydown Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nation Media Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 2.66% is 3225% above the industry median. 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 Nation Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nation Media Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.66%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nation Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nation Media Group (NAI:NMG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES13.69, compared to a current price of KES16.05 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.66%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.91 and 3225% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.08. Nation Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 Nation Media Group (NAI:NMG), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.66% as of Sep. 12, 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 Nation Media Group (NAI:NMG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nation Media Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES16.05 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES13.69.
GuruFocus considers Nation Media Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:NMG:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 2.66% (near median its 10-year median of 2.91)
GF Value™: KES13.69 vs. price of KES16.05 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3225% above the Media - Diversified median (#271 of 931)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:NMG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nation Media Group PLC is an independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media which attract and serve unparalleled audiences across East Africa. It is engaged in the publication, printing and distribution of newspapers, radio and television broadcasting and digital online products, in the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its segment include Newspapers and Digital incorporating sale of newspapers, advertisements published in the newspapers, advertisements in the digital platforms and subscriptions of e-paper, and Broadcasting incorporating advertisements and other content aired on television and radio. The majority of revenue is derived from Newspapers and Digital segment.
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