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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, National Life Insurance Co.'s Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.06%.
National Life Insurance Co. (XNEP:NLICL) 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.
National Life Insurance Co. Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
XNEP:NLICL vs AFL, MET, PRU: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, National Life Insurance 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.
National Life Insurance Co. Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, National Life Insurance Co.'s Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Life Insurance 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 0.06% mean?
National Life Insurance Co. (XNEP:NLICL) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.06% as of Aug. 21, 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 National Life Insurance Co. and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Life Insurance Co. ranks #149 out of 422 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is National Life Insurance Co.'s Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
National Life Insurance Co.'s current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.06%. Based on the distribution chart, National Life Insurance Co. ranks #149 out of 422 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Life Insurance Co. has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Life Insurance Co.'s Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, National Life Insurance Co. ranks #149 out of 422 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts National Life Insurance 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 an Insurance company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Insurance 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 National Life Insurance Co. and its competitors. National Life Insurance Co.'s current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Life Insurance Co. stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Life Insurance Co. (XNEP:NLICL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR632.47, compared to a current price of NPR563.00 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.06%. National Life Insurance Co.'s overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 National Life Insurance Co. (XNEP:NLICL), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.06% as of Aug. 21, 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 National Life Insurance Co. (XNEP:NLICL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Life Insurance Co. stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NPR563.00 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR632.47.
GuruFocus considers National Life Insurance Co. to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:NLICL:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.06%
GF Value™: NPR632.47 vs. price of NPR563.00 (11% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:NLICL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Life Insurance Co. Ltd is engaged in the life insurance business, providing various life insurance products including participating and non-participating products through its province offices, branches, sub-branches, and network of agents. The company's offerings include individual plans, which consist of Endowment Assurance Plan, Childrens Plans, Money Back Plans, Whole Life Plans, Terms Assurance Plans, Retirement Plan and Single Premium Plan. The operating segments of the company include Endowment, Anticipated Endowment, Endowment Cum Whole Life, Foreign Employment Term, and Special Term. The company's main source of revenue is Premium Income, with the majority generated from endowment plans.
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