Serco GroupSCGPY 81 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.48% as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates SCGPY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 988 Business Services companies, Serco Group ranks worse than 78.14% 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, Serco Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -6.48%.
Serco Group (OTCPK:SCGPY) 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.
Serco Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Serco Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Serco Group'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.
SCGPY vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Serco Group'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.
Serco Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Serco Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Serco Group'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 -6.48% mean?
Serco Group (SCGPY) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -6.48% as of Jul. 03, 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 Serco Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #772 out of 988 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.
Is Serco Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Serco Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.48%. Based on the distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #772 out of 988 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Serco Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Serco Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #772 out of 988 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Serco Group 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 Business Services company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Business Services 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 Serco Group and its competitors. Serco Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Serco Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serco Group (SCGPY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.45, compared to a current price of $2.83 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.48%. Serco Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Serco Group (SCGPY), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -6.48% as of Jul. 03, 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 Serco Group (SCGPY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serco Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.83 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.45.
GuruFocus considers Serco Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCGPY:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -6.48%
GF Value™: $2.45 vs. price of $2.83 (15.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCGPY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Serco Group PLC helps governments and public-sector bodies deliver public services. The company generates revenue from four divisions; the UK & Europe division provides hospital management, welfare, business support operations, and defense services in the U.K. and Europe. The North America division provides professional, defense, technology, and management services to the U.S. and Canadian governments. The Asia-Pacific segment provides frontline services, defense, and citizen services in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. The Middle East division provides transport, defense, and health services in the Middle East. The company generates its key revenue from the U.K. & Europe divisions.
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