Ryanair HoldingsRYAAY +0.75%84 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.71% as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 352% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates RYAAY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 954 Transportation companies, Ryanair Holdings ranks better than 75.58% 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, Ryanair Holdings's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 3.71%.
Ryanair Holdings (NAS:RYAAY) 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.
Ryanair Holdings Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Ryanair Holdings Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryanair Holdings'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.
RYAAY vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Ryanair Holdings'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.
Ryanair Holdings Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ryanair Holdings's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryanair Holdings'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 3.71% mean?
Ryanair Holdings (RYAAY) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 3.71% as of Jul. 11, 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 Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. This is 352% above median its historical median of 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #233 out of 954 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Ryanair Holdings' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Ryanair Holdings' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 3.71% is 352% above median its 10-year median of 0.82. Based on the distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #233 out of 954 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ryanair Holdings has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryanair Holdings' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #233 out of 954 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Ryanair Holdings in the top 24% 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 a Transportation company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Transportation 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 Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. Ryanair Holdings's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.71%, which is 352% above median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryanair Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings (RYAAY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.39, compared to a current price of $64.65 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.71%, which is 352% above median its 10-year median of 0.82. Ryanair Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Ryanair Holdings (RYAAY), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.71% as of Jul. 11, 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 Ryanair Holdings (RYAAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $64.65 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.39.
GuruFocus considers Ryanair Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RYAAY:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 3.71% (352% above median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: $60.39 vs. price of $64.65 (7.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RYAAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, known for its extensive network and highly efficient business model. Operating over 3,600 flights daily across 240-plus destinations in 40 countries, Ryanair has built its success on offering affordable air travel while maintaining tight control over costs. The airline primarily uses Boeing 737 aircraft, including the newer 737 8-200 "Gamechanger" variant, which simplifies operations and reduces expenses. Ryanair focuses on high passenger volume, ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency, ensuring its position as a leading airline in Europe.
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