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Indian PhosphateNSE:IPHL -1.29%18 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.11% as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 14.65. GuruFocus rates NSE:IPHL with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,491 Chemicals companies, Indian Phosphate ranks better than 76.93% 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, Indian Phosphate's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 2.11%.
Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) 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.
Indian Phosphate Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Indian Phosphate Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indian Phosphate'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.
NSE:IPHL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Indian Phosphate'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.
Indian Phosphate Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Phosphate's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Phosphate'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 2.11% mean?
Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 2.11% as of Jul. 18, 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 Indian Phosphate and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 14.65. Over the past decade, Indian Phosphate's Net Debt Paydown Yield % has ranged from 2.11 to 27.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #344 out of 1491 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Indian Phosphate's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Indian Phosphate's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 2.11% is 86% below median its 10-year median of 14.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 27.05. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #344 out of 1491 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Indian Phosphate has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Phosphate's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #344 out of 1491 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Indian Phosphate in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Indian Phosphate's own Net Debt Paydown Yield % has ranged from 2.11 to 27.05 over the past decade. 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 Chemicals company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Chemicals 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 Indian Phosphate and its competitors. Indian Phosphate's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.11%, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 14.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Phosphate stock overvalued right now?
Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) has a current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 2.11%. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.11%, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 14.65. Indian Phosphate's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 3 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 Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.11% as of Jul. 18, 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.
Indian Phosphate Ltd is involved in the production of Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 90%, an anionic surfactant used in the formulation of various detergent products such as powders, cakes, toilet cleaners, and liquid detergents. The company is also involved in manufacturing Single Super Phosphate (SSP) fertilizer and Granules Single Super Phosphate (GSSP). The business comprises the manufacture, purchase, and sale of Fertilizers and chemicals. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemical Division.
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