Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) Net-Net Working Capital: €-1.78 (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:7JR Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd FRA:7JR
83 GF Score
Price €13.60
GF Value €10.45
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Northam Platinum Holdings Net-Net Working Capital?

Northam Platinum Holdings FRA:7JR -1.45% 83 Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.78 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:7JR with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,142 Metals & Mining companies, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks worse than 87565.59% 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.

Northam Platinum Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-1.78.

The industry rank for Northam Platinum Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:7JR's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 7.435
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Northam Platinum Holdings  (FRA:7JR) 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.


Northam Platinum Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Northam Platinum Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northam Platinum Holdings'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.

Northam Platinum Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Northam Platinum Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.99 -3.58 -2.56 -1.57 -1.85

Northam Platinum Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.32 -1.57 -1.93 -1.85 -1.78

FRA:7JR vs HL, SIND: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Northam Platinum Holdings'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.


Northam Platinum Holdings Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northam Platinum Holdings's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Northam Platinum Holdings's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Northam Platinum Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Northam Platinum Holdings'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)
=(325.504+0.75 * 17.65+0.5 * 391.501-1261.638
-0-0)/393.725
=-1.85

Northam Platinum Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(457.852+0.75 * 29.583+0.5 * 493.689-1427.949
-0-0)/393.725
=-1.78

* 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 €-1.78 mean?
Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-1.78 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 Northam Platinum Holdings According to the industry distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1142 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Northam Platinum Holdings' current Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.78. Based on the distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1142 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Northam Platinum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northam Platinum Holdings' Net-Net Working Capital compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1142 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Northam Platinum Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.44. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Metals & Mining companies is 7.44, based on 1,142 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 Northam Platinum Holdings For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northam Platinum Holdings's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.45, compared to a current price of €13.60 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.78. Northam Platinum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.78 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.60 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.45. GuruFocus considers Northam Platinum Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:7JR:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-1.78
  • GF Value™: €10.45 vs. price of €13.60 (30.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7JR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Northam Platinum Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges NPH:South AfricaNPTLF:USA
Address Magwa Crescent West, Building 4, 1st Floor, Maxwell Office Park, Jukskei View, Midrand, Waterfall City, GT, ZAF, 2090
Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd is an integrated producer of platinum group metals. Its primary joint products are the platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E). The primary consumers of these metals are the motor manufacturing industry, the jewelry industry, and other industrial sectors. Its segments include Northam Holdings, Zondereinde mine (being Northam Platinum), Booysendal mine, Eland mine and the U.S recycling operations. The maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Zondereinde mine segment.
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