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Petco Health and Wellness CoWOOF 68 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 8.92% as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 7.27. GuruFocus rates WOOF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,055 Retail - Cyclical companies, Petco Health and Wellness Co ranks better than 83.13% 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, Petco Health and Wellness Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 8.92%.
Petco Health and Wellness Co (NAS:WOOF) 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.
* 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.
Petco Health and Wellness Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
WOOF vs HZO, BWMX, ARKO: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Petco Health and Wellness 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.
Petco Health and Wellness Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Petco Health and Wellness Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petco Health and Wellness 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 8.92% mean?
Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 8.92% as of Aug. 12, 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 Petco Health and Wellness Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 7.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Petco Health and Wellness Co ranks #178 out of 1055 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Petco Health and Wellness Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Petco Health and Wellness Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 8.92% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 7.27. Based on the distribution chart, Petco Health and Wellness Co ranks #178 out of 1055 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Petco Health and Wellness Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petco Health and Wellness Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to HZO and BWMX?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Petco Health and Wellness Co ranks #178 out of 1055 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Petco Health and Wellness Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Petco Health and Wellness Co and its competitors. Petco Health and Wellness Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 8.92%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 7.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petco Health and Wellness Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.02, compared to a current price of $2.73 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 8.92%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 7.27. Petco Health and Wellness Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 8.92% as of Aug. 12, 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 Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petco Health and Wellness Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.73 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.02.
GuruFocus considers Petco Health and Wellness Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WOOF:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 8.92% (23% above median its 10-year median of 7.27)
GF Value™: $3.02 vs. price of $2.73 (9.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WOOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petco Health and Wellness Co Inc is a pet specialty retailer focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and its own partners with pet care centers in approximately 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The Company also offers an expanded range of consumables, supplies, and services through its website and mobile app.
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