WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) Graham Number: A$1.73 (As of Dec. 2025) — 122% Above Median


ASX:WAM WAM Capital Ltd ASX:WAM
33 GF Score
Price A$1.55
GF Value A$0.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is WAM Capital Graham Number?

WAM Capital ASX:WAM 33 Graham Number is A$1.73 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAM with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,171 Asset Management companies, WAM Capital ranks worse than 64.22% on this metric.

Graham Number is a figure that measures a stock's fundamental value by taking into account the company's earnings per share and book value per share. The Graham number is the upper bound of the price range that a defensive investor should pay for the stock. According to the theory, any stock price below the Graham number is considered undervalued, and thus worth investing in.

As of today (2026-07-11), the stock price of WAM Capital is A$1.55. WAM Capital's graham number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1.73. Therefore, WAM Capital's Price to Graham Number ratio for today is 0.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for WAM Capital's Graham Number or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:WAM' s Price-to-Graham-Number Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 0.78   Max: 2.15
Current: 0.9

During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Graham Number ratio of WAM Capital was 2.15. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.78.

ASX:WAM's Price-to-Graham-Number is ranked worse than
64.22% of 1171 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs ASX:WAM: 0.90

Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation. It is a very conservative way of valuing a stock.


WAM Capital  (ASX:WAM) Graham Number Explanation

Ben Graham actually did not publish a formula like this. But he wrote in The Intelligent Investor (1948 version) regarding to the criteria for purchases:

Current price should not be more than 15 times average earnings of the past three years.

Current price should not be more than 1.5 times the book value last reported. However, a multiplier of earnings below 15 could justify a correspondingly higher multiplier of assets. As a rule of thumb we suggest that the product of the multiplier times the ratio of price to book value should not exceed 22.5. (This figure corresponds to 15 times earnings and 1.5 times book value. It would admit an issue selling at only 9 times earnings and 2.5 times asset value, etc.)

Unlike valuation methods such as DCF or Discounted Earnings, the Graham number does not take growth into the valuation. Unlike the valuation methods based on book value alone, it takes into account the earnings power. Therefore, the Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation.

In general, the Graham number is a very conservative way of valuing a stock. It cannot be applied to companies with negative book values.

WAM Capital's Price to Graham number Ratio for today is calculated as

Price to Graham number=Share Price (Today)/Graham number (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1.55/1.73
=0.89

* 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.


Be Aware

Please keep these in mind:

1. Graham Number does not take growth into account. Therefore it underestimates the values of the companies that have good earnings growth. We feel that if the earnings per share grows more than 10% a year, Graham Number underestimates the value.
2. Graham Number punishes the companies that have temporarily low earnings. Therefore, an average of earnings makes more sense in the calculation of Graham Number.
3. Graham Numbers underestimates companies that are light with book.


WAM Capital Graham Number Related Terms


WAM Capital Graham Number Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WAM Capital's Graham Number 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.

WAM Capital Graham Number Chart

WAM Capital Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Graham Number
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.83 0.00 2.37 2.75 2.71

WAM Capital Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Graham Number Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.55 2.76 3.04 2.71 1.73

ASX:WAM vs BLK, BX, KKR: Graham Number Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, WAM Capital's Price-to-Graham-Number, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Graham-Number 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.


WAM Capital Price-to-Graham-Number vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, WAM Capital's Price-to-Graham-Number distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WAM Capital's Price-to-Graham-Number falls into.


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WAM Capital Graham Number Calculation

Graham Number is a concept based on Ben Graham's conservative valuation of companies.

WAM Capital's Graham Number for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5* Tangible Book per Share *EPS without NRI)
=sqrt of (22.5*1.666*0.196)
=2.71

WAM Capital's Graham Number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5*Tangible Book per Share*EPS without NRI (TTM))
=sqrt of (22.5*1.61*0.083)
=1.73

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Graham Number →
What does a Graham Number of A$1.73 mean?
WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) has a Graham Number of A$1.73 as of Dec. 2025. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on WAM Capital and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, WAM Capital's Graham Number has ranged from 0.51 to 2.15. According to the industry distribution chart, WAM Capital ranks #752 out of 1171 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is WAM Capital's Graham Number too high?
WAM Capital's current Graham Number of A$1.73 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 2.15. Based on the distribution chart, WAM Capital ranks #752 out of 1171 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WAM Capital has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WAM Capital's Graham Number compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, WAM Capital ranks #752 out of 1171 companies for Graham Number. This places WAM Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Graham Number is 0.71. Historically, WAM Capital's own Graham Number has ranged from 0.51 to 2.15 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Graham Number for an Asset Management company?
The median Graham Number among Asset Management companies is 0.71, based on 1,171 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Graham Number significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Graham Number 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 Graham Number mean?
A high Graham Number can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on WAM Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Graham Number is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WAM Capital's current Graham Number is A$1.73, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WAM Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.74, compared to a current price of A$1.55 — trading 109.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Graham Number is A$1.73, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 0.78. WAM Capital's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Graham Number calculated?
Graham Number is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WAM Capital (ASX:WAM), the current Graham Number is A$1.73 as of Dec. 2025. 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 WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$1.55 is trading 109.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.74. GuruFocus considers WAM Capital to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:WAM:

  • Graham Number: A$1.73 (122% above median its 10-year median of 0.78)
  • GF Value™: A$0.74 vs. price of A$1.55 (109.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WAM Capital Business Description

Address 1 Farrer Place, Level 26, Governor Phillip Tower, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
WAM Capital Ltd is a closed-end investment fund, which engages in investing activities, including cash, term deposits, and equity investments. It provides exposure to relative value arbitrage and market mispricing opportunities and manages a diversified portfolio of undervalued growth companies. Its investment objective is to deliver a stream of fully franked dividends, provide capital growth and preserve capital.
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