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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, Zevra Therapeutics's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 4.26%.
Zevra Therapeutics (STU:1GDA) 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.
Zevra Therapeutics Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Zevra Therapeutics Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zevra Therapeutics'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.
STU:1GDA vs TECX, RLMD, ALT: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Zevra Therapeutics'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.
Zevra Therapeutics Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Zevra Therapeutics's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zevra Therapeutics'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 4.26% mean?
Zevra Therapeutics (STU:1GDA) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 4.26% as of Aug. 13, 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 Zevra Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zevra Therapeutics ranks #156 out of 1152 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Zevra Therapeutics' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Zevra Therapeutics' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.26%. The Biotechnology industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.03. Zevra Therapeutics' value of 4.26% is 14100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zevra Therapeutics ranks #156 out of 1152 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zevra Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zevra Therapeutics' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to TECX and RLMD?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Zevra Therapeutics ranks #156 out of 1152 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Zevra Therapeutics in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.03. Zevra Therapeutics' value of 4.26% is 14100% above this benchmark. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Biotechnology companies is 0.03, based on 1,152 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Debt Paydown Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Zevra Therapeutics's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 4.26% is 14100% above the industry median. 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 Zevra Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zevra Therapeutics's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zevra Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zevra Therapeutics (STU:1GDA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.92, compared to a current price of €9.80 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.26% and 14100% above the Biotechnology industry median of 0.03. Zevra Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Zevra Therapeutics (STU:1GDA), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.26% as of Aug. 13, 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 Zevra Therapeutics (STU:1GDA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zevra Therapeutics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.80 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.92.
GuruFocus considers Zevra Therapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:1GDA:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 4.26%
GF Value™: €17.92 vs. price of €9.80 (45.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14100% above the Biotechnology median (#156 of 1152)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1GDA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zevra Therapeutics Inc is a commercial-stage company with a late-stage pipeline committed to bringing life-changing therapeutics to people living with rare diseases. The Company is focused on expanding patient access, progressing its pipeline toward key milestones, and delivering meaningful outcomes for patients with unmet needs. The commercialization of its product, marketed in the United States for Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC), a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disease, provides a corporate foundation and demonstrates its ability to advance therapies from development to market.
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