Naturgy Energy GroupWBO:GAS +0.95%66 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.21% as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates WBO:GAS with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Utilities - Regulated companies, Naturgy Energy Group ranks better than 74.8% 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, Naturgy Energy Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 1.21%.
Naturgy Energy Group (WBO:GAS) 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.
Naturgy Energy Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Naturgy Energy Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Naturgy Energy Group'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.
Naturgy Energy Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
WBO:GAS vs ATO, NI, UGI: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Naturgy Energy Group'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.
Naturgy Energy Group Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Naturgy Energy Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Naturgy Energy Group'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 1.21% mean?
Naturgy Energy Group (WBO:GAS) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.21% as of Jul. 09, 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 Naturgy Energy Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Naturgy Energy Group ranks #123 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is Naturgy Energy Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Naturgy Energy Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.21% is near median its 10-year median of 1.29. Based on the distribution chart, Naturgy Energy Group ranks #123 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Naturgy Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naturgy Energy Group's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Naturgy Energy Group ranks #123 out of 488 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Naturgy Energy Group 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Naturgy Energy Group and its competitors. Naturgy Energy Group's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Naturgy Energy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naturgy Energy Group (WBO:GAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.45, compared to a current price of €27.68 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.29. Naturgy Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Naturgy Energy Group (WBO:GAS), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.21% as of Jul. 09, 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 Naturgy Energy Group (WBO:GAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naturgy Energy Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.68 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.45.
GuruFocus considers Naturgy Energy Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:GAS:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 1.21% (near median its 10-year median of 1.29)
GF Value™: €22.45 vs. price of €27.68 (23.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:GAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Naturgy stems from the 2008 acquisition of Union Fenosa. The company operates across the gas value chain, from procurement to distribution and marketing. It owns and operates the largest gas distribution network in Spain, where it is also the leading retail gas supplier. The company additionally operates gas and electricity distribution networks across several Latin American countries. It owns 17.9 GW of generation capacity, including 7.3 GW of wind and solar.
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