African Dawn Capital (JSE:ADW) Net-Net Working Capital: R-0.92 (As of Aug. 2024)

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What is African Dawn Capital Net-Net Working Capital?

African Dawn Capital JSE:ADW 11 Net-Net Working Capital is R-0.92 as of Aug. 2024. GuruFocus rates JSE:ADW with a GF Score™ of 11/100.

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.

African Dawn Capital's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2024 was R-0.92.

The industry rank for African Dawn Capital's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:ADW's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Credit Services industry.
Industry Median: 6.805
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

African Dawn Capital  (JSE:ADW) 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.


African Dawn Capital Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


African Dawn Capital Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for African Dawn Capital'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.

African Dawn Capital Net-Net Working Capital Chart

African Dawn Capital Annual Data
Trend Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24
Net-Net Working Capital
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African Dawn Capital Semi-Annual Data
Feb15 Aug15 Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24
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 -0.65 -0.68 -0.73 -0.83 -0.92

JSE:ADW vs V, MA, AXP: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, African Dawn Capital'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.


African Dawn Capital Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, African Dawn Capital's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where African Dawn Capital's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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African Dawn Capital Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

African Dawn Capital's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2024 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Feb. 2024 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.73+0.75 * 8.48+0.5 * 0-67.838
-0-0)/73.512
=-0.83

African Dawn Capital's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2024 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Aug. 2024 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.459+0.75 * 6.826+0.5 * 0-73.556
-0-0)/73.512
=-0.92

* 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 R-0.92 mean?
African Dawn Capital (JSE:ADW) has a Net-Net Working Capital of R-0.92 as of Aug. 2024. 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 African Dawn Capital
Is African Dawn Capital's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
African Dawn Capital's current Net-Net Working Capital is R-0.92. Overall, African Dawn Capital has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Dawn Capital's Net-Net Working Capital compare to V and MA?
African Dawn Capital's Net-Net Working Capital of R-0.92 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.81. 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 Credit Services company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Credit Services companies is 6.81, based on 78 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 African Dawn Capital For the Credit Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Dawn Capital's current Net-Net Working Capital is R-0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Dawn Capital stock overvalued right now?
African Dawn Capital (JSE:ADW) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of R-0.92. The current Net-Net Working Capital is R-0.92. African Dawn Capital's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 African Dawn Capital (JSE:ADW), the current Net-Net Working Capital is R-0.92 as of Aug. 2024. 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.

African Dawn Capital Business Description

Address Corner of Sonop and Ontdekkers Roads, 3rd Floor, The Village at Horizon, Horizon View, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 1724
African Dawn Capital Ltd operates as a microfinance company. The company's operating segment includes Investment advisory and investment management, Microfinance, and Head Office segment. It generates maximum revenue from the Microfinance segment. Geographically, the company operates only in South Africa.
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