OtherLevels Holdings (ASX:OLV) Net-Net Working Capital: A$-0.03 (As of Dec. 2019)

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What is OtherLevels Holdings Net-Net Working Capital?

OtherLevels Holdings ASX:OLV Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.03 as of Dec. 2019. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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.

OtherLevels Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was A$-0.03.

The industry rank for OtherLevels Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:OLV's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 6.745
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

OtherLevels Holdings  (ASX:OLV) 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.


OtherLevels Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


OtherLevels Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OtherLevels Holdings'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.

OtherLevels Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Chart

OtherLevels Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19
Net-Net Working Capital
0.02 0.00 -0.02 -0.03 -0.03

OtherLevels Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.02 -0.03 -0.03 -0.03 -0.03

ASX:OLV vs MSFT, ADBE, ORCL: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, OtherLevels Holdings'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.


OtherLevels Holdings Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, OtherLevels Holdings's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where OtherLevels Holdings's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.



OtherLevels Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

OtherLevels Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2019 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jun. 2019 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.206+0.75 * 0.659+0.5 * 0-10.039
-0-0)/286.840
=-0.03

OtherLevels Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2019 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.183+0.75 * 0.496+0.5 * 0-10.372
-0-0)/286.841
=-0.03

* 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 A$-0.03 mean?
OtherLevels Holdings (ASX:OLV) has a Net-Net Working Capital of A$-0.03 as of Dec. 2019. 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 OtherLevels Holdings
Is OtherLevels Holdings' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
OtherLevels Holdings' current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.03.
How does OtherLevels Holdings' Net-Net Working Capital compare to MSFT and ADBE?
OtherLevels Holdings' Net-Net Working Capital of A$-0.03 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.75. 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 Software company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Software companies is 6.75, based on 1,258 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 OtherLevels Holdings For the Software industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OtherLevels Holdings's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OtherLevels Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OtherLevels Holdings (ASX:OLV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.03. 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 OtherLevels Holdings (ASX:OLV), the current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.03 as of Dec. 2019. 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.

OtherLevels Holdings Business Description

Address 235 Edward Street, Level 1, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4000
OtherLevels Holdings Ltd provides mobile marketing solutions. It operates a digital marketing Software-as-a-Service business that enables enterprises to communicate with its users on mobile and smart devices. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United Kingdom and also has a presence in Australia and the United States. The company generates revenue from Licences; Managed Services; Professional Services and Other income. It provides platforms such as Web and App Messaging, Location Messaging, Event Messaging, Intelligent Messaging, and In-Play Messaging.