Central Development Holdings (HKSE:00475) Net-Net Working Capital: HK$-0.38 (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:00475 Central Development Holdings Ltd HKSE:00475
18 GF Score
Price HK$0.32
GF Value HK$0.25
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Central Development Holdings Net-Net Working Capital?

Central Development Holdings HKSE:00475 18 Net-Net Working Capital is HK$-0.38 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00475 with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 194 Oil & Gas companies, Central Development Holdings ranks worse than 515463.4% 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.

Central Development Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-0.38.

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

HKSE:00475's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 6.28
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Central Development Holdings  (HKSE:00475) 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.


Central Development Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Central Development Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Development 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.

Central Development Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Central Development Holdings 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 -0.50 -0.54 -0.61 -0.62 -0.38

Central Development Holdings 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 -0.61 -0.63 -0.62 -0.62 -0.38

HKSE:00475 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Central Development 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.


Central Development Holdings Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Central Development Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Central Development Holdings'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)
=(23.621+0.75 * 0.076+0.5 * 6.553-192.245
-0-26.374)/499.581
=-0.38

Central Development Holdings'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)
=(23.621+0.75 * 0.076+0.5 * 6.553-192.245
-0-26.374)/499.581
=-0.38

* 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 HK$-0.38 mean?
Central Development Holdings (HKSE:00475) has a Net-Net Working Capital of HK$-0.38 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 Central Development Holdings According to the industry distribution chart, Central Development Holdings ranks #999999 out of 194 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Central Development Holdings' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Central Development Holdings' current Net-Net Working Capital is HK$-0.38. Based on the distribution chart, Central Development Holdings ranks #999999 out of 194 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Central Development Holdings has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Development Holdings' Net-Net Working Capital compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Central Development Holdings ranks #999999 out of 194 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Central Development Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.28. 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 6.28, based on 194 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 Central Development Holdings For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Development Holdings's current Net-Net Working Capital is HK$-0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Development Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Development Holdings (HKSE:00475) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.25, compared to a current price of HK$0.32 — trading 28% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is HK$-0.38. Central Development Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 3 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 Central Development Holdings (HKSE:00475), the current Net-Net Working Capital is HK$-0.38 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 Central Development Holdings (HKSE:00475) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Development Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.32 is trading 28% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.25. GuruFocus considers Central Development Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00475:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: HK$-0.38
  • GF Value™: HK$0.25 vs. price of HK$0.32 (28% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 18/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00475 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Central Development Holdings Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 178 Gloucester Road, Room 2202, 22nd Floor, Wanchai, Chinachem Century Tower, Hong Kong, HKG
Central Development Holdings Ltd is principally engaged in the Jewelry business and Solar energy business segments. The Jewelry business segment involves the wholesale of jewelry. Its Energy Business segment is principally engaged in the manufacturing and sales of solar cooling intelligent technology products using thermal cooling-stored pipes and sales of solar photovoltaic modules and components, as well as sales of refined oil and sales of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The company generates maximum revenue from the Energy segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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HK$0.32
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