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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, Graham Holdings Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -0.22%.
Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB) 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.
Graham Holdings Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Graham Holdings Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Graham Holdings Co'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:WPOB vs LAUR, TAL, CVSA: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Graham Holdings Co'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.
Graham Holdings Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Graham Holdings Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graham Holdings Co'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 -0.22% mean?
Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -0.22% as of Jul. 26, 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 Graham Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #241 out of 530 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Graham Holdings Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Graham Holdings Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.22%. Based on the distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #241 out of 530 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Graham Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graham Holdings Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to LAUR and TAL?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #241 out of 530 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Graham Holdings Co 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Conglomerates 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 Graham Holdings Co and its competitors. Graham Holdings Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graham Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €831.43, compared to a current price of €1,010.00 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.22%. Graham Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 8 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 Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.22% as of Jul. 26, 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 Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graham Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1,010.00 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €831.43.
GuruFocus considers Graham Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:WPOB:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -0.22%
GF Value™: €831.43 vs. price of €1,010.00 (21.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WPOB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Graham Holdings Company is a diversified holding company with operations spanning educational services, television broadcasting, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive dealerships, and other businesses. The Company's education activities are conducted through Kaplan, whose services include academic preparation programs for international students, English-language programs, exam preparation, and career and academic advisement. These services are provided to students, schools, and colleges, both domestically and outside the United States. It operates through seven reportable segments: Kaplan International, Kaplan Higher Education, Kaplan Supplemental Education, Television Broadcasting, CSI, Manufacturing and Automotive, with key revenue coming from the Education and Automotive segments.
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