Peoples Bancorp of North CarolinaPEBK -0.91%64 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.25% as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates PEBK with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Banks companies, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina ranks better than 59.68% 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, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.25%.
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (NAS:PEBK) 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.
* 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.
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
PEBK vs FFMH, OPBK, CZWI: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina'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.
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina'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 0.25% mean?
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.25% as of Jul. 12, 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 Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina ranks #573 out of 1421 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.25% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. Based on the distribution chart, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina ranks #573 out of 1421 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to FFMH and OPBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina ranks #573 out of 1421 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina 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 Banks company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Banks 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 Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina and its competitors. Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.25%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.75, compared to a current price of $41.60 — trading 31% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.25%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.25% as of Jul. 12, 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 Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.60 is trading 31% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.75.
GuruFocus considers Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PEBK:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.25% (52% below median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: $31.75 vs. price of $41.60 (31% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PEBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Business Description
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc is a bank holding company. It is a state-chartered commercial bank serving Lincolnton, Newton, Denver, Catawba, Conover, Maiden, Claremont, Hiddenite, Hickory, Charlotte, Cornelius, Raleigh and Cary, North Carolina. It has a diversified loan portfolio with no foreign loans and few agricultural loans. The company's main source of income is dividends declared and paid by the Bank on its capital stock.
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