Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 1.05% (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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NSE:UCL Ushanti Colour Chem Ltd NSE:UCL
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What is Ushanti Colour Chem Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Ushanti Colour Chem NSE:UCL -1.68% 55 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.05% as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:UCL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹90.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,491 Chemicals companies, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks better than 69.68% 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, Ushanti Colour Chem's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 1.05%.


Ushanti Colour Chem  (NSE:UCL) 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.


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Ushanti Colour Chem Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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* 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.

Ushanti Colour Chem Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Ushanti Colour Chem Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Ushanti Colour Chem Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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NSE:UCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ushanti Colour Chem'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.


Ushanti Colour Chem Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ushanti Colour Chem's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ushanti Colour Chem's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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Ushanti Colour Chem Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Ushanti Colour Chem's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 566.95-546.28 )/23205
=0.09 %

* 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 1.05% mean?
Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.05% 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 Ushanti Colour Chem and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks #452 out of 1491 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Ushanti Colour Chem's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Ushanti Colour Chem's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.05%. Based on the distribution chart, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks #452 out of 1491 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ushanti Colour Chem has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ushanti Colour Chem's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks #452 out of 1491 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Ushanti Colour Chem in the upper 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 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 Ushanti Colour Chem and its competitors. Ushanti Colour Chem's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ushanti Colour Chem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹90.55, compared to a current price of ₹176.00 — trading 94.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.05%. Ushanti Colour Chem's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.05% 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.

Is Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ushanti Colour Chem stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹176.00 is trading 94.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹90.55. GuruFocus considers Ushanti Colour Chem to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:UCL:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 1.05%
  • GF Value™: ₹90.55 vs. price of ₹176.00 (94.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Ushanti Colour Chem Business Description

Address 88/8, Phase - 1, GIDC, Vatva, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 382445
Ushanti Colour Chem Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading of dyestuffs. It manufactures reactive and direct dyestuffs. It also manufactures copper phthalocyamine, blue crude used for manufacturing dyestuffs. The company caters to textile, garment, cotton, leather, nylon, paper, wool, ink, wood, plastic and paint industries.
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