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Springer Nature AG KGaAXTER:SPG +1.66%46 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7.82% as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 31.66. GuruFocus rates XTER:SPG with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 933 Media - Diversified companies, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks better than 82.85% 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, Springer Nature AG KGaA's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 7.82%.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) 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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Springer Nature AG KGaA Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Springer Nature AG 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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
XTER:SPG vs NYT, WLY: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG 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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG 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 7.82% mean?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 7.82% as of Aug. 09, 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 31.66. Over the past decade, Springer Nature AG KGaA's Net Debt Paydown Yield % has ranged from 7.82 to 49.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #160 out of 933 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 7.82% is 75% below median its 10-year median of 31.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.82 to a high of 49.18. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.17. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 7.82% is 4500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #160 out of 933 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #160 out of 933 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Springer Nature AG KGaA in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.17. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 7.82% is 4500% above this benchmark. Historically, Springer Nature AG KGaA's own Net Debt Paydown Yield % has ranged from 7.82 to 49.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.66 vs. the industry median of 0.17, Springer Nature AG KGaA has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.17, based on 933 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Debt Paydown Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 7.82% is 4500% above the industry median. 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7.82%, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 31.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 7.82%. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7.82%, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 31.66 and 4500% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.17. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 7.82% as of Aug. 09, 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.
Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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