Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) Net-Net Working Capital: R-2.27 (As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:FTH Frontier Transport Holdings Ltd JSE:FTH
82 GF Score
Price R6.50
GF Value R6.76
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Frontier Transport Holdings Net-Net Working Capital?

Frontier Transport Holdings JSE:FTH +6.56% 82 Net-Net Working Capital is R-2.27 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTH with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 219 Transportation companies, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks worse than 456620.55% 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.

Frontier Transport Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R-2.27.

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

JSE:FTH's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 6.56
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Frontier Transport Holdings  (JSE:FTH) 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.


Frontier Transport Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Frontier Transport Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontier Transport 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.

Frontier Transport Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Frontier Transport Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
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Frontier Transport Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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 -1.43 -1.61 -1.84 -2.46 -2.27

JSE:FTH vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Frontier Transport 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.


Frontier Transport Holdings Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Frontier Transport Holdings's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frontier Transport Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Frontier Transport 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)
=(724.977+0.75 * 101.396+0.5 * 88.493-1517.42
-0-0.391)/295.906
=-2.27

Frontier Transport 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)
=(724.977+0.75 * 101.396+0.5 * 88.493-1517.42
-0-0.391)/295.906
=-2.27

* 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 R-2.27 mean?
Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) has a Net-Net Working Capital of R-2.27 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 Frontier Transport Holdings According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #999999 out of 219 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Frontier Transport Holdings' current Net-Net Working Capital is R-2.27. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #999999 out of 219 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Frontier Transport Holdings has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Transport Holdings' Net-Net Working Capital compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #999999 out of 219 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Frontier Transport Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.56. 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 Transportation company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Transportation companies is 6.56, based on 219 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 Frontier Transport Holdings For the Transportation industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Transport Holdings's current Net-Net Working Capital is R-2.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.76, compared to a current price of R6.50 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is R-2.27. Frontier Transport Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH), the current Net-Net Working Capital is R-2.27 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R6.50 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.76. GuruFocus considers Frontier Transport Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:FTH:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: R-2.27
  • GF Value™: R6.76 vs. price of R6.50 (3.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Frontier Transport Holdings Business Description

Address 103 Bofors Circle, Epping Industria, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7460
Frontier Transport Holdings Ltd is an investment entity tailored to consolidate and expand opportunities in the mobility and logistics sectors. The company through its subsidiary provides a scheduled commuter bus operator in the Cape Metropole. The company provides services such as Public Transport, School & Private Tours, Luxury Coaches, Shuttle Services, and Parts & Spares Sales.
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