HELLA GmbH KGaAWBO:HLE +1.56%64 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.48% as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates WBO:HLE with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,270 Vehicles & Parts companies, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks better than 64.02% 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, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.48%.
HELLA GmbH KGaA (WBO:HLE) 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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
HELLA GmbH KGaA Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
WBO:HLE vs ORLY, AZO: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HELLA GmbH KGaA'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 0.48% mean?
HELLA GmbH KGaA (WBO:HLE) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.48% as of Jul. 01, 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #457 out of 1270 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.48% is near median its 10-year median of 0.44. Based on the distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #457 out of 1270 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #457 out of 1270 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts HELLA GmbH KGaA 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA (WBO:HLE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.71, compared to a current price of €71.80 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.44. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (WBO:HLE), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.48% as of Jul. 01, 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (WBO:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €71.80 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €79.71.
GuruFocus considers HELLA GmbH KGaA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:HLE:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.48% (near median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: €79.71 vs. price of €71.80 (9.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:HLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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