Deme Group NVCHIX:DEMEB 69 Net-Net Working Capital is €-98.06 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DEMEB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €155.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Construction companies, Deme Group NV ranks worse than 206185.36% 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.
Deme Group NV's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-98.06.
The industry rank for Deme Group NV's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:DEMEb's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 6.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEb) 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.
Deme Group NV Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Deme Group NV Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deme Group NV'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.
CHIX:DEMEB vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Deme Group NV'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.
Deme Group NV Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Deme Group NV's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deme Group NV'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 €-98.06 mean?
Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-98.06 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 Deme Group NV According to the industry distribution chart, Deme Group NV ranks #999999 out of 485 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Deme Group NV's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Deme Group NV's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-98.06. Based on the distribution chart, Deme Group NV ranks #999999 out of 485 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Deme Group NV has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deme Group NV's Net-Net Working Capital compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Deme Group NV ranks #999999 out of 485 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Deme Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.40. 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 Construction company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Construction companies is 6.40, based on 485 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 Deme Group NV For the Construction industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deme Group NV's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-98.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deme Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €155.85, compared to a current price of €191.00 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-98.06. Deme Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-98.06 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 Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deme Group NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €191.00 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €155.85.
GuruFocus considers Deme Group NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DEMEB:
Net-Net Working Capital: €-98.06
GF Value™: €155.85 vs. price of €191.00 (22.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DEMEB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deme Group NV Is a provider of dredging and construction services intended to cater to the renewable energy industries and environmental works. The company provides engineering and contracting services globally in the offshore renewables and non-renewables sectors and performs a wide variety of dredging activities and offers solutions for soil remediation and brownfield redevelopment, as well as environmental dredging and sediment treatment, thereby serving its clients. It has segments namely Offshore Energy, Dredging & Infra, Environmental and Concessions, out of which Offshore Energy derives maximum revenue. The company geographically operates in America, Africa, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
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