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Gesco SESTU:GSC1 77 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 21.51% as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 42920% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates STU:GSC1 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,841 Industrial Products companies, Gesco SE ranks better than 96.69% 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, Gesco SE's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 21.51%.
Gesco SE (STU:GSC1) 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.
The historical data trend for Gesco SE'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:GSC1 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Gesco SE'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.
Gesco SE Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Gesco SE's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gesco SE'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 21.51% mean?
Gesco SE (STU:GSC1) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 21.51% as of Jul. 20, 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 Gesco SE and its competitors. This is 42920% above median its historical median of 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Gesco SE ranks #94 out of 2841 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Gesco SE's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Gesco SE's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 21.51% is 42920% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Based on the distribution chart, Gesco SE ranks #94 out of 2841 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gesco SE has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gesco SE's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Gesco SE ranks #94 out of 2841 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Gesco SE in the top 3% 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 Gesco SE and its competitors. Gesco SE's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 21.51%, which is 42920% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gesco SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gesco SE (STU:GSC1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.12, compared to a current price of €13.20 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 21.51%, which is 42920% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Gesco SE's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Gesco SE (STU:GSC1), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 21.51% as of Jul. 20, 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 Gesco SE (STU:GSC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gesco SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €13.20 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.12.
GuruFocus considers Gesco SE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:GSC1:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 21.51% (42920% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: €16.12 vs. price of €13.20 (18.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GSC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GESCO SE is a long-term investor that acquires small and medium-sized industrial companies (SMEs) to hold and develop them, with subsidiaries operating independently and integrated into the Group's reporting and risk management system, forming a dynamic group of market and technology leaders and bridging the gap between SMEs and the capital market. Its segments are Materials Refinement & Distribution, focused on production, refinement and distribution of materials; Health Care & Life Science, focused on healthcare, medical, pharmaceutical and food markets; and Industrial Assets & Infrastructure, comprising companies in mechanical and plant engineering for industrial infrastructure markets.
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