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In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
Gulf Cement Co PSC's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ-0.36.
The industry rank for Gulf Cement Co PSC's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
ADX:GCEM's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 7.47 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Gulf Cement Co PSC Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Gulf Cement Co PSC Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gulf Cement Co PSC's Net-Net Working Capital 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.
ADX:GCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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.
Gulf Cement Co PSC Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Cement Co PSC's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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.
In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.
In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
What does a Net-Net Working Capital of د.إ-0.36 mean?
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) has a Net-Net Working Capital of د.إ-0.36 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Gulf Cement Co PSC According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #999999 out of 103 companies in the Building Materials industry.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Net-Net Working Capital is د.إ-0.36. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #999999 out of 103 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Cement Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Cement Co PSC's Net-Net Working Capital compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #999999 out of 103 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Gulf Cement Co PSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.47. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Building Materials company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Building Materials companies is 7.47, based on 103 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Gulf Cement Co PSC For the Building Materials industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Net-Net Working Capital is د.إ-0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.71, compared to a current price of د.إ1.01 — trading 42.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is د.إ-0.36. Gulf Cement Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM), the current Net-Net Working Capital is د.إ-0.36 as of Mar. 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 Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Cement Co PSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ1.01 is trading 42.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.71.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Cement Co PSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:GCEM:
Net-Net Working Capital: د.إ-0.36
GF Value™: د.إ0.71 vs. price of د.إ1.01 (42.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:GCEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Cement Co PSC operates as a cement producer that serves customers located in the UAE and the Arab Gulf Zone. Its product offerings include a variety of cements such as Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, Ordinary Portland Cement, Moderate Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, among others. The company has two operating segments, including Manufacturing of all types of cements, and Investments in marketable equity securities, deposits with banks, and investment properties. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business within the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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