G4S Botswana (BOT:G4S) Net-Net Working Capital: BWP0.00 (As of . 20)

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What is G4S Botswana Net-Net Working Capital?

G4S Botswana BOT:G4S 39 Net-Net Working Capital is BWP0.00 as of . 20. GuruFocus rates BOT:G4S with a GF Score™ of 39/100.

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.

G4S Botswana's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in . 20 was BWP0.00.

The industry rank for G4S Botswana's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

BOT:G4S's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 5.62
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

G4S Botswana  (BOT:G4S) 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.


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G4S Botswana Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for G4S Botswana'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.

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BOT:G4S vs : Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, G4S Botswana'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.


G4S Botswana Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, G4S Botswana's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where G4S Botswana's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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G4S Botswana Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

G4S Botswana's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

G4S Botswana's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

* 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 BWP0.00 mean?
G4S Botswana (BOT:G4S) has a Net-Net Working Capital of BWP0.00 as of . 20. 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 G4S Botswana
Is G4S Botswana's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
G4S Botswana's current Net-Net Working Capital is BWP0.00. Overall, G4S Botswana has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G4S Botswana's Net-Net Working Capital compare to ?
G4S Botswana's Net-Net Working Capital of BWP0.00 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.62. 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 Business Services company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Business Services companies is 5.62, based on 435 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 G4S Botswana For the Business Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. G4S Botswana's current Net-Net Working Capital is BWP0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is G4S Botswana stock overvalued right now?
G4S Botswana (BOT:G4S) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of BWP0.00. The current Net-Net Working Capital is BWP0.00. G4S Botswana's overall GF Score™ is 39/100. 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 G4S Botswana (BOT:G4S), the current Net-Net Working Capital is BWP0.00 as of . 20. 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.

G4S Botswana Business Description

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Address Plot 20584, Western By-Pass, PO Box 1488, Gaborone, BWA
G4S Botswana Ltd is the international security solutions group, which specializes in outsourced business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. Its services include Security Services, Cash solutions, Care and facilities management, and Consulting services.
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