Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : -13.63% (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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NAI:XPRS Express Kenya PLC NAI:XPRS
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What is Express Kenya Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Express Kenya NAI:XPRS +1.45% 45 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -13.63% as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:XPRS with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of KES2.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Business Services companies, Express Kenya ranks worse than 87.87% 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, Express Kenya's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -13.63%.


Express Kenya  (NAI:XPRS) 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.

We calculating the TTM average debt by adding up the total debt, calculated by the sum of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation, in the trailing twelve months(TTM) divided by the counts of the total debt, accoring to the company's report frequency.


Express Kenya Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Express Kenya Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Express Kenya'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.

Express Kenya Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Express Kenya Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.90 -10.62 -53.36 -18.93 -12.56

Express Kenya Semi-Annual Data
Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Debt Paydown Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.90 -10.62 -53.36 -18.93 -12.56

NAI:XPRS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Express Kenya'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.


Express Kenya Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Express Kenya's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Express Kenya's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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Express Kenya Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Express Kenya's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 434.42-478.78 )/353.0614
=-12.56 %

* 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 -13.63% mean?
Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -13.63% as of Jul. 25, 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 Express Kenya and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Express Kenya ranks #869 out of 989 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 87.9%.
Is Express Kenya's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Express Kenya's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -13.63%. Based on the distribution chart, Express Kenya ranks #869 out of 989 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Express Kenya has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Express Kenya's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Express Kenya ranks #869 out of 989 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Express Kenya 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 a Business Services company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Business 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 Express Kenya and its competitors. Express Kenya's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -13.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Express Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES2.55, compared to a current price of KES6.98 — trading 173.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -13.63%. Express Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 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 Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -13.63% as of Jul. 25, 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 Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Express Kenya stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES6.98 is trading 173.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.55. GuruFocus considers Express Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:XPRS:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -13.63%
  • GF Value™: KES2.55 vs. price of KES6.98 (173.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:XPRS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Express Kenya Business Description

Address Road A, Off Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 40433, Express House, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Express Kenya PLC engages in the provision of clearing and forwarding services for both air and sea, as well as warehousing and logistics services. It operates through the following segments: Warehousing, and Real Estate. The Warehousing segment which accounts for the majority of revenue comprises the storage of customers' goods in the warehousing facility. The Real Estate segment consists of the development of properties. Geographically, the company operates only in Kenya.
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