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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.
Hightech Payment Systems's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was MAD-44.81.
The industry rank for Hightech Payment Systems's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
CAS:HPS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 7.16 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Hightech Payment Systems (CAS:HPS) 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.
Hightech Payment Systems Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Hightech Payment Systems Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hightech Payment Systems'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.
Hightech Payment Systems Net-Net Working Capital Chart
CAS:HPS vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Hightech Payment Systems'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.
Hightech Payment Systems Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Hightech Payment Systems's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hightech Payment Systems'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 MAD-44.81 mean?
Hightech Payment Systems (CAS:HPS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of MAD-44.81 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hightech Payment Systems According to the industry distribution chart, Hightech Payment Systems ranks #999999 out of 1257 companies in the Software industry.
Is Hightech Payment Systems' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Hightech Payment Systems' current Net-Net Working Capital is MAD-44.81. Based on the distribution chart, Hightech Payment Systems ranks #999999 out of 1257 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hightech Payment Systems has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hightech Payment Systems' Net-Net Working Capital compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Hightech Payment Systems ranks #999999 out of 1257 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Hightech Payment Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.16. 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 7.16, based on 1,257 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 Hightech Payment Systems For the Software industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hightech Payment Systems's current Net-Net Working Capital is MAD-44.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hightech Payment Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hightech Payment Systems (CAS:HPS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MAD824.83, compared to a current price of MAD645.00 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is MAD-44.81. Hightech Payment Systems' overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 4 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 Hightech Payment Systems (CAS:HPS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is MAD-44.81 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hightech Payment Systems (CAS:HPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hightech Payment Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MAD645.00 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MAD824.83.
GuruFocus considers Hightech Payment Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAS:HPS:
Net-Net Working Capital: MAD-44.81
GF Value™: MAD824.83 vs. price of MAD645.00 (21.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAS:HPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hightech Payment Systems SA is the group that provides solutions and services involving electronic payment. The company provides its clients with technology solutions that transcend the entire payments value chain, enabling them to innovate rapidly and bring new products to market with ease and efficiency using HPS' PowerCARD software. The PowerCARD suite is fully integrated with all international payment networks, and supports all back-office payments functions. The company's software and services are sold covering many geographical areas such as Europe, Americas, Africa and the Middle East and Asia. The group's majority revenue is generated from Africa.
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