Hospitality Property Fund (JSE:TSP) Net-Net Working Capital: R-4.38 (As of Sep. 2020)

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What is Hospitality Property Fund Net-Net Working Capital?

Hospitality Property Fund JSE:TSP 11 Net-Net Working Capital is R-4.38 as of Sep. 2020. GuruFocus rates JSE:TSP with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 8 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.

Hospitality Property Fund's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 was R-4.38.

The industry rank for Hospitality Property Fund's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:TSP's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the REITs industry.
Industry Median: 16.245
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Hospitality Property Fund  (JSE:TSP) 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.


Hospitality Property Fund Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Hospitality Property Fund Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hospitality Property Fund'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.

Hospitality Property Fund Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Hospitality Property Fund Annual Data
Trend Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20
Net-Net Working Capital
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Hospitality Property Fund Semi-Annual Data
Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20
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 -3.17 -3.28 -4.00 -4.08 -4.38

JSE:TSP vs HST, PK, APLE: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Hospitality Property Fund'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.


Hospitality Property Fund Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Hospitality Property Fund's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hospitality Property Fund's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.



Hospitality Property Fund Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Hospitality Property Fund's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2020 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2020 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(290.575+0.75 * 26.709+0.5 * 0-2669.256
-0-0)/577.591
=-4.08

Hospitality Property Fund's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2020 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(71.551+0.75 * 183.171+0.5 * 0.932-2739.35
-0-0)/577.591
=-4.38

* 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 R-4.38 mean?
Hospitality Property Fund (JSE:TSP) has a Net-Net Working Capital of R-4.38 as of Sep. 2020. 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 Hospitality Property Fund
Is Hospitality Property Fund's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Hospitality Property Fund's current Net-Net Working Capital is R-4.38. Overall, Hospitality Property Fund has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hospitality Property Fund's Net-Net Working Capital compare to HST and PK?
Hospitality Property Fund's Net-Net Working Capital of R-4.38 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 16.25. 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 REITs company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among REITs companies is 16.25, based on 112 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 Hospitality Property Fund For the REITs industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 16.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hospitality Property Fund's current Net-Net Working Capital is R-4.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hospitality Property Fund stock overvalued right now?
Hospitality Property Fund (JSE:TSP) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of R-4.38. The current Net-Net Working Capital is R-4.38. Hospitality Property Fund's overall GF Score™ is 11/100 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 Hospitality Property Fund (JSE:TSP), the current Net-Net Working Capital is R-4.38 as of Sep. 2020. 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.

Hospitality Property Fund Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address Montecasino Boulevard, Palazzo Towers West, Fourways, Johannesburg, ZAF, 2055
Hospitality Property Fund Ltd is a specialised real estate investment trust investing in the hotel and leisure sector, providing investors with exposure to both the property and hospitality industries. The company's portfolio caters to a wide-ranging domestic and international market and accommodates various segments including corporate, government, leisure, group conferencing and event business. The properties are well diversified in terms of geographic location and class of hotel, thus mitigating the inherent risks associated within the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry.