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The Standard GroupNAI:SGL -0.98%42 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 17.66% as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 8.66. GuruFocus rates NAI:SGL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of KES3.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Media - Diversified companies, The Standard Group ranks better than 89.24% 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, The Standard Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 17.66%.
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) 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.
The Standard Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
The Standard Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Standard 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:SGL vs NYT, WLY: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, The Standard 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.
The Standard Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Standard Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Standard 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 17.66% mean?
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 17.66% as of Jul. 23, 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 The Standard Group and its competitors. This is 104% above median its historical median of 8.66. According to the industry distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #100 out of 929 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is The Standard Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
The Standard Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 17.66% is 104% above median its 10-year median of 8.66. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.21. The Standard Group's value of 17.66% is 8309.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #100 out of 929 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Standard Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Standard Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #100 out of 929 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places The Standard Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.21. The Standard Group's value of 17.66% is 8309.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.66 vs. the industry median of 0.21, The Standard 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 0.21, based on 929 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. The Standard Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 17.66% is 8309.5% 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 The Standard Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Standard Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 17.66%, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 8.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Standard Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.40, compared to a current price of KES6.06 — trading 78.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 17.66%, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 8.66 and 8309.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.21. The Standard Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 17.66% as of Jul. 23, 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES6.06 is trading 78.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.40.
GuruFocus considers The Standard Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SGL:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 17.66% (104% above median its 10-year median of 8.66)
GF Value™: KES3.40 vs. price of KES6.06 (78.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8309.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#100 of 929)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:SGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Standard Group PLC is a multimedia media company in Kenya. The company gathers and shares information through print, Television, Radio, and Digital Media. The company provides a wide range of media products: print titles like The Standard, The Nairobian, and The Standard Courier; radio stations including Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; TV channels such as KTN Home, KTN News, BTV, and KTN Farmers TV; and digital services like the E-paper, Reader Revenue, Standardmedia. co.ke, Digger Classifieds, and Value Added Services. The segments of the company are Print and Broadcast.
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