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Applied DB PCLBKK:ADB +1.60%47 Net-Net Working Capital is ฿-0.10 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:ADB with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 580 Chemicals companies, Applied DB PCL ranks worse than 172413.62% on this metric.
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.
Applied DB PCL's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ฿-0.10.
The industry rank for Applied DB PCL's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:ADB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 8.63 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB) 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.
Applied DB PCL Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Applied DB PCL Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied DB PCL'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.
BKK:ADB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Applied DB PCL'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.
Applied DB PCL Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Applied DB PCL's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied DB PCL'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 ฿-0.10 mean?
Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB) has a Net-Net Working Capital of ฿-0.10 as of Jun. 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 Applied DB PCL According to the industry distribution chart, Applied DB PCL ranks #999999 out of 580 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Applied DB PCL's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Applied DB PCL's current Net-Net Working Capital is ฿-0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Applied DB PCL ranks #999999 out of 580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Applied DB PCL has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied DB PCL's Net-Net Working Capital compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Applied DB PCL ranks #999999 out of 580 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Applied DB PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.63. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Chemicals companies is 8.63, based on 580 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 Applied DB PCL For the Chemicals industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied DB PCL's current Net-Net Working Capital is ฿-0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied DB PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.63, compared to a current price of ฿1.27 — trading 101.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is ฿-0.10. Applied DB PCL's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 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 Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB), the current Net-Net Working Capital is ฿-0.10 as of Jun. 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 Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied DB PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.27 is trading 101.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.63.
GuruFocus considers Applied DB PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:ADB:
Net-Net Working Capital: ฿-0.10
GF Value™: ฿0.63 vs. price of ฿1.27 (101.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:ADB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied DB PCL operates in the chemical industry. The company's operating segment includes Plastic compounds, Adhesives, and Sealants. It generates maximum revenue from the Plastic compound segment. Its plastic compound includes polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and non-PVC compounds, including soft, rigid, pharmaceutical-grade, and thermoplastic elastomer compounds. The adhesive product category consists of contact adhesive, emulsion latex water-based adhesive, thinner, and primer. Its sealant product comprises acetic silicone sealant, neutral silicone sealant, anti-fungus silicone sealant, acrylic sealant, and construction adhesive. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Thailand.
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