Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL) Net-Net Working Capital: BDT-29.38 (As of Mar. 2026)

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DHA:GHCL Global Heavy Chemicals Ltd DHA:GHCL
59 GF Score
Price BDT22.70
GF Value BDT4.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Global Heavy Chemicals Net-Net Working Capital?

Global Heavy Chemicals DHA:GHCL +1.79% 59 Net-Net Working Capital is BDT-29.38 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DHA:GHCL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT4.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 591 Chemicals companies, Global Heavy Chemicals ranks worse than 169204.57% 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.

Global Heavy Chemicals's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT-29.38.

The industry rank for Global Heavy Chemicals's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

DHA:GHCL's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 8
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Global Heavy Chemicals  (DHA:GHCL) 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.


Global Heavy Chemicals Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Global Heavy Chemicals Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Heavy Chemicals'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.

Global Heavy Chemicals Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Global Heavy Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Net-Net Working Capital
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Global Heavy Chemicals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -26.38 -27.29 -27.67 -27.98 -29.38

DHA:GHCL vs DOW: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Global Heavy Chemicals'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.


Global Heavy Chemicals Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Global Heavy Chemicals's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Global Heavy Chemicals's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Global Heavy Chemicals Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Global Heavy Chemicals's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jun. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(26.684+0.75 * 39.917+0.5 * 28.986-2035.799
-0-0)/72.000
=-27.29

Global Heavy Chemicals'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)
=(26.732+0.75 * 29.026+0.5 * 37.717-2182.402
-0-0)/72.000
=-29.38

* 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 BDT-29.38 mean?
Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL) has a Net-Net Working Capital of BDT-29.38 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 Global Heavy Chemicals According to the industry distribution chart, Global Heavy Chemicals ranks #999999 out of 591 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Global Heavy Chemicals' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Global Heavy Chemicals' current Net-Net Working Capital is BDT-29.38. Based on the distribution chart, Global Heavy Chemicals ranks #999999 out of 591 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Heavy Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Heavy Chemicals' Net-Net Working Capital compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Global Heavy Chemicals ranks #999999 out of 591 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Global Heavy Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.00. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Chemicals companies is 8.00, based on 591 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 Global Heavy Chemicals For the Chemicals industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Heavy Chemicals's current Net-Net Working Capital is BDT-29.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Heavy Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT4.99, compared to a current price of BDT22.70 — trading 354.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is BDT-29.38. Global Heavy Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 9 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 Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL), the current Net-Net Working Capital is BDT-29.38 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 Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Heavy Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of BDT22.70 is trading 354.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT4.99. GuruFocus considers Global Heavy Chemicals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:GHCL:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: BDT-29.38
  • GF Value™: BDT4.99 vs. price of BDT22.70 (354.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Global Heavy Chemicals Business Description

Address 37, Segun Bagicha, Dhaka, BGD, 1000
Global Heavy Chemicals Ltd is Bangladesh-Based a chemical manufacturing company. The principal business activity of the company is to manufacture and distribute Sodium hydroxide, Chlorine and other chemical products. Its product portfolio includes certain brands for retail purposes such as Clotech Liquid Bleach, Tuffclean Tiles Cleaner and others.
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