CHGI (China Carbon Graphite Group) Net-Net Working Capital: $-0.09 (As of Sep. 2021)

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What is China Carbon Graphite Group Net-Net Working Capital?

China Carbon Graphite Group CHGI 12 Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.09 as of Sep. 2021. GuruFocus rates CHGI with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

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.

China Carbon Graphite Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 was $-0.09.

The industry rank for China Carbon Graphite Group's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

CHGI's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 7.865
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

China Carbon Graphite Group  (OTCPK:CHGI) 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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China Carbon Graphite Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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* 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 Carbon Graphite Group Net-Net Working Capital Chart

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CHGI vs PLUG: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, China Carbon Graphite Group'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 Carbon Graphite Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, China Carbon Graphite Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Carbon Graphite Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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China Carbon Graphite Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

China Carbon Graphite Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2020 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2020 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.008+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-2.822
-0-0)/27.742
=-0.10

China Carbon Graphite Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2021 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.272+0.75 * 0.004+0.5 * 0.08-3.152
-0-0)/32.482
=-0.09

* 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 $-0.09 mean?
China Carbon Graphite Group (CHGI) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-0.09 as of Sep. 2021. 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 Carbon Graphite Group
Is China Carbon Graphite Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
China Carbon Graphite Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.09. Overall, China Carbon Graphite Group has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Carbon Graphite Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to PLUG?
China Carbon Graphite Group's Net-Net Working Capital of $-0.09 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.87. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Industrial Products companies is 7.87, based on 1,360 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 Carbon Graphite Group For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Carbon Graphite Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Carbon Graphite Group stock overvalued right now?
China Carbon Graphite Group (CHGI) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $-0.09. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.09. China Carbon Graphite Group's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 China Carbon Graphite Group (CHGI), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.09 as of Sep. 2021. 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.

China Carbon Graphite Group Business Description

Address 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 200, Diamond Bar, CA, USA, 91765
China Carbon Graphite Group Inc is engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of graphene and graphene oxide and graphite bipolar plates in the People's Republic of China. Its product includes carbon fiber products, electrodes, bipolar plates, precision machined graphite parts/components, and graphene-related products. The company derives its revenues from the production, either internally or through outsource to third parties, and distribution of graphite-based products.
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