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Foley WinesNZSE:FWL 28 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 34.02% as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:FWL with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 194 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Foley Wines ranks better than 96.39% 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, Foley Wines's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 34.02%.
Foley Wines (NZSE:FWL) 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.
Foley Wines Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Foley Wines Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Foley Wines'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.
NZSE:FWL vs BF.B: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Foley Wines'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.
Foley Wines Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Foley Wines's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Foley Wines'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 34.02% mean?
Foley Wines (NZSE:FWL) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 34.02% 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 Foley Wines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Foley Wines ranks #7 out of 194 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Foley Wines' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Foley Wines' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 34.02%. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. Foley Wines' value of 34.02% is 340100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Foley Wines ranks #7 out of 194 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Foley Wines has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foley Wines' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Foley Wines ranks #7 out of 194 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Foley Wines in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. Foley Wines' value of 34.02% is 340100% above this benchmark. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.01, based on 194 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. Foley Wines's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 34.02% is 340100% 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 Foley Wines and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Foley Wines's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 34.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foley Wines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foley Wines (NZSE:FWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.90, compared to a current price of NZ$0.49 — trading 45.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 34.02% and 340100% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.01. Foley Wines' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 4 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 Foley Wines (NZSE:FWL), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 34.02% 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 Foley Wines (NZSE:FWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foley Wines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.49 is trading 45.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.90.
GuruFocus considers Foley Wines to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:FWL:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 34.02%
GF Value™: NZ$0.90 vs. price of NZ$0.49 (45.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 340100% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#7 of 194)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:FWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Foley Wines Ltd is a wine company that produces table wines and markets and sells premium wines in New Zealand and various export markets. The company's vineyards are in Marlborough and Martinborough, New Zealand. The company earns majority of its revenue from sale of bottled wines. It sells its products in New Zealand, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the rest of the world.
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