Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) Net-Net Working Capital: €-0.27 (As of Sep. 2025)

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FRA:8H6 Houston American Energy Corp FRA:8H6
36 GF Score
Price €1.70
GF Value €7.93
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What is Houston American Energy Net-Net Working Capital?

Houston American Energy FRA:8H6 -5.56% 36 Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.27 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:8H6 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.93. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

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.

Houston American Energy's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €-0.27.

The industry rank for Houston American Energy's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:8H6's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 6.64
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Houston American Energy  (FRA:8H6) 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.


Houston American Energy Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Houston American Energy Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Houston American Energy'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.

Houston American Energy Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Houston American Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Net-Net Working Capital
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Houston American Energy Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 2.14 2.06 3.05 3.03 -0.27

FRA:8H6 vs PVL, EP, LRDC: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Houston American Energy'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.


Houston American Energy Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Houston American Energy's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Houston American Energy's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Houston American Energy Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Houston American Energy's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2.827+0.75 * 0.072+0.5 * 0-0.186
-0-0)/1.309
=2.06

Houston American Energy's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1.288+0.75 * 0.028+0.5 * 0-10.513
-0--0.027)/34.223
=-0.27

* 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 €-0.27 mean?
Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-0.27 as of Sep. 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 Houston American Energy
Is Houston American Energy's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Houston American Energy's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.27. Overall, Houston American Energy has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Houston American Energy's Net-Net Working Capital compare to PVL and EP?
Houston American Energy's Net-Net Working Capital of €-0.27 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.64. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Oil & Gas companies is 6.64, based on 191 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 Houston American Energy For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Houston American Energy's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Houston American Energy stock overvalued right now?
Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of €-0.27. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.93, compared to a current price of €1.70 — trading 78.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.27. Houston American Energy's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.27 as of Sep. 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 Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Houston American Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.70 is trading 78.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.93.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8H6:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-0.27
  • GF Value™: €7.93 vs. price of €1.70 (78.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8H6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Houston American Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 801 Travis Street, Suite 1425, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Houston American Energy Corp is an independent oil and gas company focused on the development, exploration, exploitation, acquisition, and production of natural gas and crude oil properties. Its properties, and operations, are in the U.S. Permian Basin, the U.S. Gulf Coast region, particularly Louisiana, and the South American country of Colombia. Geographically, the company currently has operations in two geographical areas, the United States, from where it derives maximum revenue, and Colombia.
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