Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AGPFFVF +3.16%77 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.49% as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 223% above its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates PFFVF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $165.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,837 Industrial Products companies, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks better than 84.7% 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, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 3.49%.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (OTCPK:PFFVF) 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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
PFFVF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG'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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG'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 3.49% mean?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 3.49% as of Jul. 06, 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors. This is 223% above median its historical median of 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #434 out of 2837 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 3.49% is 223% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Based on the distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #434 out of 2837 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #434 out of 2837 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Industrial Products 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.49%, which is 223% above median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $165.15, compared to a current price of $196.00 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.49%, which is 223% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.49% as of Jul. 06, 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $196.00 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $165.15.
GuruFocus considers Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PFFVF:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 3.49% (223% above median its 10-year median of 1.08)
GF Value™: $165.15 vs. price of $196.00 (18.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFFVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Business Description
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG is a Germany-based company that develops, manufactures, and markets parts and systems for vacuum generation, measurement, and analysis, and for leak detection. The company has an extensive line of solutions, products, and services, including turbo pumps, backing pumps, custom pumps, measurement and analysis equipment, and others. The company's customers primarily come from applications including semiconductors, coating, industrial purposes, and others. The company markets its products through its proprietary sales network and independent marketing agents. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology has a global presence, with Europe, the United States, and Asia being the three biggest markets for the company.
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