Sika AGXSWX:SIKA +1.13%84 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.77% as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SIKA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF240.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,489 Chemicals companies, Sika AG ranks better than 67.76% 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, Sika AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.77%.
Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) 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.
The historical data trend for Sika AG'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:SIKA vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sika AG'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.
Sika AG Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sika AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sika AG'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 0.77% mean?
Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.77% as of Jul. 05, 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 Sika AG and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #480 out of 1489 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Sika AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Sika AG's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.77% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Based on the distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #480 out of 1489 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sika AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sika AG's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #480 out of 1489 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Sika AG 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 Chemicals company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Chemicals 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 Sika AG and its competitors. Sika AG's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.77%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sika AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF240.78, compared to a current price of CHF174.65 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.77%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Sika AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.77% as of Jul. 05, 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF174.65 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF240.78.
GuruFocus considers Sika AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SIKA:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.77% (71% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: CHF240.78 vs. price of CHF174.65 (27.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SIKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in 1910, Sika produces specialty chemicals primarily used by the construction sector (85% of sales). Its products are mainly used for bonding, sealing, reinforcing, and protecting in the construction and automotive industries. Approximately 70% of its products have a positive impact on sustainability for customers. Sika has a global manufacturing footprint of more than 400 factories spread across over 100 countries.
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