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China Eastern AirlinesCHEAF 56 Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.59 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 219 Transportation companies, China Eastern Airlines ranks worse than 456620.55% 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.
China Eastern Airlines's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.59.
The industry rank for China Eastern Airlines's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
CHEAF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 6.34 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
China Eastern Airlines (OTCPK:CHEAF) 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.
China Eastern Airlines Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
China Eastern Airlines Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Eastern Airlines'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.
China Eastern Airlines Net-Net Working Capital Chart
CHEAF vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, China Eastern Airlines'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.
China Eastern Airlines Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Eastern Airlines's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Eastern Airlines'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 $-1.59 mean?
China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-1.59 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 China Eastern Airlines According to the industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #999999 out of 219 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is China Eastern Airlines' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.59. Based on the distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #999999 out of 219 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' Net-Net Working Capital compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #999999 out of 219 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places China Eastern Airlines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.34. 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 Transportation company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Transportation companies is 6.34, based on 219 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 China Eastern Airlines For the Transportation industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Eastern Airlines's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.52, compared to a current price of $0.40 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.59. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.59 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.40 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.52.
GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHEAF:
Net-Net Working Capital: $-1.59
GF Value™: $0.52 vs. price of $0.40 (23.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHEAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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