Telecom Plus (CHIX:TEPL) Net-Net Working Capital: £-4.48 (As of Mar. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

CHIX:TEPL Telecom Plus PLC CHIX:TEPL
71 GF Score
Price £8.48
GF Value £16.64
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Telecom Plus Net-Net Working Capital?

Telecom Plus CHIX:TEPL +0.12% 71 Net-Net Working Capital is £-4.48 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TEPL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £16.64 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 63 Utilities - Regulated companies, Telecom Plus ranks worse than 1587300% 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.

Telecom Plus's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £-4.48.

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

CHIX:TEPl's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 4.89
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Telecom Plus  (CHIX:TEPl) 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.


Telecom Plus Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Telecom Plus Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Telecom Plus'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.

Telecom Plus Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Telecom Plus Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.58 -4.15 -3.74 -4.18 -4.48

Telecom Plus Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.74 -2.93 -4.18 -3.16 -4.48

CHIX:TEPL vs SRE, AES: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Telecom Plus'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.


Telecom Plus Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Telecom Plus's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


CHIX:TEPL
71GF Score
Telecom Plus PLC CHIX:TEPL
Net-Net Working Capital is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Telecom Plus Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Telecom Plus's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(91.452+0.75 * 109.546+0.5 * 2.35-532.432
-0-0)/79.835
=-4.48

Telecom Plus's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(91.452+0.75 * 109.546+0.5 * 2.35-532.432
-0-0)/79.835
=-4.48

* 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 £-4.48 mean?
Telecom Plus (CHIX:TEPL) has a Net-Net Working Capital of £-4.48 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 Telecom Plus According to the industry distribution chart, Telecom Plus ranks #999999 out of 63 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is Telecom Plus' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Telecom Plus' current Net-Net Working Capital is £-4.48. Based on the distribution chart, Telecom Plus ranks #999999 out of 63 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Telecom Plus has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom Plus' Net-Net Working Capital compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Telecom Plus ranks #999999 out of 63 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Telecom Plus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.89. 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.89, based on 63 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 Telecom Plus For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telecom Plus's current Net-Net Working Capital is £-4.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecom Plus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Plus (CHIX:TEPL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £16.64, compared to a current price of £8.48 — trading 49% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is £-4.48. Telecom Plus' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Telecom Plus (CHIX:TEPL), the current Net-Net Working Capital is £-4.48 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 Telecom Plus (CHIX:TEPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Plus stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £8.48 is trading 49% below its estimated GF Value™ of £16.64. GuruFocus considers Telecom Plus to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:TEPL:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: £-4.48
  • GF Value™: £16.64 vs. price of £8.48 (49% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:TEPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Telecom Plus Business Description

Other Exchanges TEP:UKT8T:Germany
Address 508 Edgware Road, The Hyde, Network HQ, London, GBR, NW9 5AB
Telecom Plus PLC is a UK Based telecommunications and utilities company that provides mobile services, fixed-line services, Internet services, and gas and electricity services. The company generates maximum revenue from Electricity services. Its main income streams from the provision of fixed-line telephony, broadband, mobile telephony, gas and electricity services, and transactions.
71GF Score

Get the complete analysis for CHIX:TEPL

Net-Net Working Capital is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

£8.48
Price
£16.64
GF Value