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Kimco RealtySTU:KIC 78 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.43% as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:KIC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 678 REITs companies, Kimco Realty ranks better than 55.16% 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, Kimco Realty's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -0.43%.
Kimco Realty (STU:KIC) 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.
Kimco Realty Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Kimco Realty Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimco Realty'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:KIC vs REG, FRT, BRX: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Kimco Realty'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.
Kimco Realty Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Kimco Realty's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimco Realty'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 -0.43% mean?
Kimco Realty (STU:KIC) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -0.43% as of Jul. 22, 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 Kimco Realty and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimco Realty ranks #304 out of 678 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Kimco Realty's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Kimco Realty's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.43%. Based on the distribution chart, Kimco Realty ranks #304 out of 678 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kimco Realty has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimco Realty's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to REG and FRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Kimco Realty ranks #304 out of 678 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Kimco Realty in the upper 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 REITs company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the REITs 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 Kimco Realty and its competitors. Kimco Realty's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimco Realty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimco Realty (STU:KIC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.72, compared to a current price of €22.80 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.43%. Kimco Realty's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 Kimco Realty (STU:KIC), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.43% as of Jul. 22, 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 Kimco Realty (STU:KIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimco Realty stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.80 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.72.
GuruFocus considers Kimco Realty to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:KIC:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -0.43%
GF Value™: €19.72 vs. price of €22.80 (15.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:KIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
One of the oldest real estate investment trusts in the United States, Kimco Realty owns interests in 565 shopping centers throughout major markets in the US, representing roughly 100 million square feet.
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