Press (MSW:PCL) Graham Number: MWKN/A (As of Dec. 2021)

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MSW:PCL Press Corp PLC MSW:PCL
48 GF Score
Price MWK9,521.75
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What is Press Graham Number?

Press MSW:PCL 48 Graham Number is MWKN/A as of Dec. 2021. GuruFocus rates MSW:PCL with a GF Score™ of 48/100.

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 (2026-07-14), the stock price of Press is MWK9521.75. Press's graham number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2021 was MWKN/A. Therefore, Press's Price to Graham Number ratio for today is N/A.

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

MSW:PCL's Price-to-Graham-Number is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 0.94
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Graham-Number only.

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


Press  (MSW:PCL) 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.

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

Price to Graham number=Share Price (Today)/Graham number (Q: Dec. 2021 )
=9521.75/N/A
=N/A

* 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.


Press Graham Number Related Terms


Press Graham Number Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Press'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.

Press Graham Number Chart

Press Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21
Graham Number
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,237.44 1,557.84 1,196.09 1,514.38 2,378.44

Press Semi-Annual Data
Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21
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 1,914.93 1,240.99 1,225.76 944.02 0.00

MSW:PCL vs HON, MMM: Graham Number Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Press'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.


Press Price-to-Graham-Number vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Press's Price-to-Graham-Number distribution charts can be found below:

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


MSW:PCL
48GF Score
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Press Graham Number Calculation

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

Press's Graham Number for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2021 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5* Tangible Book per Share *EPS without NRI)
=sqrt of (22.5*1368.106*183.773)
=2,378.44

Press's Graham Number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2021 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5*Tangible Book per Share*EPS without NRI (TTM))
=sqrt of (22.5*1368.106*0)
=N/A

* 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 MWKN/A mean?
Press (MSW:PCL) has a Graham Number of MWKN/A as of Dec. 2021. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Press and its competitors.
Is Press' Graham Number too high?
Press' current Graham Number is MWKN/A. Overall, Press has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Press' Graham Number compare to HON and MMM?
Press' Graham Number of MWKN/A can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median Graham Number is 0.94. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Graham Number among Conglomerates companies is 0.94, based on 379 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 Press and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Graham Number is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Press's current Graham Number is MWKN/A. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Press stock overvalued right now?
Press (MSW:PCL) has a current Graham Number of MWKN/A. The current Graham Number is MWKN/A. Press' overall GF Score™ is 48/100. 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 Press (MSW:PCL), the current Graham Number is MWKN/A as of Dec. 2021. 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.

Press Business Description

Address Kaoshiung Road, PCL House, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 1227, Top Mandala, Blantyre, MWI
Press Corp PLC through its subsidiaries provides a wide range of Information and Communications Technology-based products and services. The company's business segments are Financial Services, Telecommunications, Energy, Consumer Goods, and all other segments. The Financial Services segment provides retail, corporate and investment banking as well as stockbroking, insurance and pension administration services. The Telecommunications segment provides a wide range of Information and Communications Technology-based products and services. The energy segment involves the manufacture of Ethanol. All other segments are engaged in property investment and development, Holding company, Manufacturer, and distributor of fish products.
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