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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 (2026-09-11), the stock price of Nu-World Holdings is R28.99. Nu-World Holdings's graham number for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R84.94. Therefore, Nu-World Holdings's Price to Graham Number ratio for today is 0.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nu-World Holdings's Graham Number or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:NWL'
s Price-to-Graham-Number Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.34
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Graham Number ratio of Nu-World Holdings was 0.49. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.39.
JSE:NWL's Price-to-Graham-Number is ranked better than 96.13% of 1652
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.74
vs JSE:NWL: 0.34
Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation. It is a very conservative way of valuing a stock.
Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) 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.
Nu-World Holdings's Price to Graham number Ratio for today is calculated as
Price to Graham number
=
Share Price (Today)
/
Graham number (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=
28.99
/
84.94
=
0.34
* 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.
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.
Nu-World Holdings Graham Number Related Terms
Nu-World Holdings Graham Number Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nu-World Holdings'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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Nu-World Holdings'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.
Nu-World Holdings Price-to-Graham-Number vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nu-World Holdings's Price-to-Graham-Number distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nu-World Holdings's Price-to-Graham-Number 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.
Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) has a Graham Number of R84.94 as of Feb. 2026. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Nu-World Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #64 out of 1652 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Nu-World Holdings' Graham Number too high?
Nu-World Holdings' current Graham Number is R84.94. Based on the distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #64 out of 1652 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nu-World Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nu-World Holdings' Graham Number compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #64 out of 1652 companies for Graham Number. This places Nu-World Holdings in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Graham Number is 1.74. 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 Hardware company?
The median Graham Number among Hardware companies is 1.74, based on 1,652 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 Nu-World Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Graham Number is 1.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nu-World Holdings's current Graham Number is R84.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nu-World Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R31.76, compared to a current price of R28.99 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Graham Number is R84.94. Nu-World Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL), the current Graham Number is R84.94 as of Feb. 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R28.99 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R31.76.
GuruFocus considers Nu-World Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NWL:
Graham Number: R84.94
GF Value™: R31.76 vs. price of R28.99 (8.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nu-World Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in importing, manufacturing, assembling, marketing, and distributing branded consumer goods, including consumer electronics, high-technology, small electrical appliances, white goods, liquor, and furniture. It also manufactures kitchenware and Telefunken. The company operates its business in geographic segments that include South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. The South African segment generates maximum revenue for the company.
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