Harworth Group (CHIX:HWGL) Graham Number: £1.34 (As of Dec. 2025) — 127% Above Median

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CHIX:HWGL Harworth Group PLC CHIX:HWGL
72 GF Score
Price £1.30
GF Value £1.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Harworth Group Graham Number?

Harworth Group CHIX:HWGL -0.15% 72 Graham Number is £1.34 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HWGL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,164 Real Estate companies, Harworth Group ranks worse than 64.6% 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 (2026-07-31), the stock price of Harworth Group is £1.296. Harworth Group's graham number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.34. Therefore, Harworth Group's Price to Graham Number ratio for today is 0.97.

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

CHIX:HWGl' s Price-to-Graham-Number Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 0.59   Max: 1.25
Current: 0.96

During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Graham Number ratio of Harworth Group was 1.25. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.59.

CHIX:HWGl's Price-to-Graham-Number is ranked worse than
64.6% of 1164 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.75 vs CHIX:HWGl: 0.96

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


Harworth Group  (CHIX:HWGl) 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.

Harworth Group's Price to Graham number Ratio for today is calculated as

Price to Graham number=Share Price (Today)/Graham number (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1.296/1.34
=0.97

* 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.


Harworth Group Graham Number Related Terms


Harworth Group Graham Number Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harworth Group'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.

Harworth Group Graham Number Chart

Harworth Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Graham Number
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Harworth Group 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 2.29 2.62 2.89 2.78 1.34

Harworth Group Graham Number Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Harworth Group'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.


Harworth Group Price-to-Graham-Number vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Harworth Group's Price-to-Graham-Number distribution charts can be found below:

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


CHIX:HWGL
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Harworth Group Graham Number Calculation

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

Harworth Group's Graham Number for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5* Tangible Book per Share *EPS without NRI)
=sqrt of (22.5*2.155*0.037)
=1.34

Harworth Group'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*2.155*0.037)
=1.34

* 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 £1.34 mean?
Harworth Group (CHIX:HWGL) has a Graham Number of £1.34 as of Dec. 2025. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Harworth Group and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Harworth Group's Graham Number has ranged from 0.48 to 1.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Harworth Group ranks #752 out of 1164 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is Harworth Group's Graham Number too high?
Harworth Group's current Graham Number of £1.34 is 127% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 1.25. Based on the distribution chart, Harworth Group ranks #752 out of 1164 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Harworth Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harworth Group's Graham Number compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Harworth Group ranks #752 out of 1164 companies for Graham Number. This places Harworth Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Graham Number is 0.75. Historically, Harworth Group's own Graham Number has ranged from 0.48 to 1.25 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 a Real Estate company?
The median Graham Number among Real Estate companies is 0.75, based on 1,164 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 Harworth Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Graham Number is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harworth Group's current Graham Number is £1.34, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harworth Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harworth Group (CHIX:HWGL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.22, compared to a current price of £1.30 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Graham Number is £1.34, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Harworth Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Harworth Group (CHIX:HWGL), the current Graham Number is £1.34 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 Harworth Group (CHIX:HWGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harworth Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.30 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.22. GuruFocus considers Harworth Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HWGL:

  • Graham Number: £1.34 (127% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
  • GF Value™: £1.22 vs. price of £1.30 (6.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Harworth Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HWG:UK
Address Poplar Way, Advantage House, Catcliffe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, GBR, S60 5TR
Harworth Group PLC operates as a brownfield regeneration company in the North of England and the Midlands. It is organized into two operating segments: The Income Generation segment focuses on generating rental returns from the business space portfolio, rental returns and royalties from energy generation, environmental technologies, and the agricultural portfolio, and income-generating streams from recycled aggregates and secondary coal products. The Capital Growth segment focuses on delivering value by developing the underlying portfolio and includes planning and development activity, value engineering, proactive asset management, and strategic land acquisitions. It generates a vast majority of its revenues from the sale of development properties.
72GF Score

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