AT&TT +0.49%74 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -7.39% as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates T with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Telecommunication Services companies, AT&T ranks worse than 78.57% 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, AT&T's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -7.39%.
AT&T (NYSE:T) 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 AT&T'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.
T vs VZ, TMUS, CMCSA: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, AT&T'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.
AT&T Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, AT&T's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AT&T'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 -7.39% mean?
AT&T (T) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -7.39% as of Jul. 05, 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 AT&T and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AT&T ranks #275 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is AT&T's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
AT&T's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -7.39%. Based on the distribution chart, AT&T ranks #275 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AT&T has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AT&T's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, AT&T ranks #275 out of 350 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places AT&T 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Telecommunication 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 AT&T and its competitors. AT&T's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -7.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AT&T stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AT&T (T) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.64, compared to a current price of $20.58 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -7.39%. AT&T's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 AT&T (T), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -7.39% as of Jul. 05, 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 AT&T (T) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AT&T stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.58 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.64.
GuruFocus considers AT&T to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for T:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -7.39%
GF Value™: $23.64 vs. price of $20.58 (12.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the T stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The wireless business contributes nearly 70% of AT&T's revenue. The company is the third-largest US wireless carrier, connecting 74 million postpaid and 17 million prepaid phone customers. Fixed-line enterprise services, which account for about 14% of revenue, include internet access, private networking, security, voice, and wholesale network capacity. Residential services, about 11% of revenue, primarily consist of in-home broadband internet access, serving 15 million customers. AT&T also has a sizable presence in Mexico, with 25 million wireless customers, but this business only accounts for 3% of revenue. The company recently sold its 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV to its partner, private equity firm TPG.
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