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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.
Hindalco Industries's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.32.
The industry rank for Hindalco Industries's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
HNDNF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 7.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Hindalco Industries (OTCPK:HNDNF) 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.
Hindalco Industries Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Hindalco Industries Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindalco Industries'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.
For the Aluminum subindustry, Hindalco Industries'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.
Hindalco Industries Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hindalco Industries's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindalco Industries's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.
* 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 $-6.32 mean?
Hindalco Industries (HNDNF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-6.32 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 Hindalco Industries According to the industry distribution chart, Hindalco Industries ranks #999999 out of 1097 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Hindalco Industries' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Hindalco Industries' current Net-Net Working Capital is $-6.32. Based on the distribution chart, Hindalco Industries ranks #999999 out of 1097 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hindalco Industries has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindalco Industries' Net-Net Working Capital compare to AA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hindalco Industries ranks #999999 out of 1097 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Hindalco Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.40. 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 7.40, based on 1,097 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 Hindalco Industries For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindalco Industries's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-6.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindalco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Hindalco Industries (HNDNF) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $-6.32. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.33, compared to a current price of $2.95 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-6.32. Hindalco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Hindalco Industries (HNDNF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-6.32 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 Hindalco Industries (HNDNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindalco Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.95 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.33.
Key valuation signals for HNDNF:
Net-Net Working Capital: $-6.32
GF Value™: $2.33 vs. price of $2.95 (26.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HNDNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindalco Industries Ltd extracts raw materials and produces and sells industrial metals in the below segments: Copper, Aluminum Upstream and Aluminium Downstream, Novelis, and all other Segment. The Copper segment purchases raw materials and produces continuous cast copper rods, copper cathodes, sulphuric acid, gold, and silver. The firm hedges its copper and other precious metals costs through futures contracts in an attempt to match commodity price changes between the time it purchases the raw materials and sells the finished products. The Aluminum segment mines bauxite and produces hydrate and alumina, aluminum, and aluminum-based products. The majority of Hindalco's revenue comes from India. The firm is also expanding internationally with sales and operations across the globe.
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