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, Eli Lilly and Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -0.84%.
Eli Lilly and Co (XSWX:LLY) 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.
Eli Lilly and Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Eli Lilly and Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eli Lilly and Co'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.
XSWX:LLY vs JNJ, ABBV, MRK: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Eli Lilly and 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.
Eli Lilly and Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Eli Lilly and Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eli Lilly and 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 -0.84% mean?
Eli Lilly and Co (XSWX:LLY) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -0.84% 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 Eli Lilly and Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Eli Lilly and Co ranks #556 out of 920 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Eli Lilly and Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Eli Lilly and Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.84%. Based on the distribution chart, Eli Lilly and Co ranks #556 out of 920 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Eli Lilly and Co has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eli Lilly and Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to JNJ and ABBV?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Eli Lilly and Co ranks #556 out of 920 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Eli Lilly and Co 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Eli Lilly and Co and its competitors. Eli Lilly and Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eli Lilly and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eli Lilly and Co (XSWX:LLY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1,115.06, compared to a current price of CHF965.00 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.84%. Eli Lilly and Co's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 6 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 Eli Lilly and Co (XSWX:LLY), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.84% 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 Eli Lilly and Co (XSWX:LLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eli Lilly and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF965.00 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1,115.06.
GuruFocus considers Eli Lilly and Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LLY:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -0.84%
GF Value™: CHF1,115.06 vs. price of CHF965.00 (13.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eli Lilly is a drug firm with a focus on neuroscience, cardiometabolic, cancer, and immunology. Lilly's key products include Verzenio and Jaypirca for cancer; Mounjaro, Zepbound, Foundayo, Jardiance, Trulicity, Humalog, and Humulin for cardiometabolic; and Taltz and Olumiant for immunology.
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