Rivian AutomotiveRIVN -3.53%50 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -1.70% as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates RIVN with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,271 Vehicles & Parts companies, Rivian Automotive ranks worse than 60.9% 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, Rivian Automotive's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -1.70%.
Rivian Automotive (NAS:RIVN) 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.
Rivian Automotive Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Rivian Automotive Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rivian Automotive'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.
RIVN vs NIO, LI, XPEV: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Rivian Automotive'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.
Rivian Automotive Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rivian Automotive's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rivian Automotive'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 -1.70% mean?
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -1.70% 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 Rivian Automotive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #774 out of 1271 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Rivian Automotive's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Rivian Automotive's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -1.70%. Based on the distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #774 out of 1271 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rivian Automotive has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rivian Automotive's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NIO and LI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #774 out of 1271 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Rivian Automotive in the lower 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Rivian Automotive and its competitors. Rivian Automotive's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -1.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rivian Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rivian Automotive (RIVN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.86, compared to a current price of $17.48 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -1.70%. Rivian Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Rivian Automotive (RIVN), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -1.70% 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 Rivian Automotive (RIVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rivian Automotive stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.48 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.86.
GuruFocus considers Rivian Automotive to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RIVN:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -1.70%
GF Value™: $14.86 vs. price of $17.48 (17.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RIVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rivian is a battery electric vehicle automaker that sells its vehicles in the US and Canada. The company also develops electronic control units and related software for autos in a joint venture with Volkswagen. Rivian has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include a luxury truck and full-size SUV and a delivery van. The company plans to begin selling a midsize SUV in 2026. Total deliveries were over 42,000 in 2025. Rivian is also developing autonomous driving software to be used in its vehicles and for robotaxis on the Uber ride-hailing network.
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