D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC) Net-Net Working Capital: ₨-17.42 (As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:DGKC D G Khan Cement Ltd KAR:DGKC
73 GF Score
Price ₨212.74
GF Value ₨97.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is D G Khan Cement Net-Net Working Capital?

D G Khan Cement KAR:DGKC -1.19% 73 Net-Net Working Capital is ₨-17.42 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:DGKC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨97.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 101 Building Materials companies, D G Khan Cement ranks worse than 990098.02% 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.

D G Khan Cement's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-17.42.

The industry rank for D G Khan Cement's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:DGKC's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 7
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

D G Khan Cement  (KAR:DGKC) 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.


D G Khan Cement Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


D G Khan Cement Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for D G Khan Cement'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.

D G Khan Cement Net-Net Working Capital Chart

D G Khan Cement Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -103.30 -108.54 -122.15 -89.17 -55.40

D G Khan Cement Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -72.06 -55.40 -33.34 -24.60 -17.42

KAR:DGKC vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, D G Khan Cement'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.


D G Khan Cement Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, D G Khan Cement's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where D G Khan Cement's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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D G Khan Cement Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

D G Khan Cement's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jun. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(25300.894+0.75 * 1699.018+0.5 * 23945.695-59412.873
-0-3408.827)/438.119
=-55.40

D G Khan Cement'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)
=(40285.846+0.75 * 2963.729+0.5 * 21011.493-56794.634
-0-3852.664)/438.119
=-17.42

* 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 ₨-17.42 mean?
D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC) has a Net-Net Working Capital of ₨-17.42 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 D G Khan Cement According to the industry distribution chart, D G Khan Cement ranks #999999 out of 101 companies in the Building Materials industry.
Is D G Khan Cement's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
D G Khan Cement's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₨-17.42. Based on the distribution chart, D G Khan Cement ranks #999999 out of 101 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, D G Khan Cement has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D G Khan Cement's Net-Net Working Capital compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, D G Khan Cement ranks #999999 out of 101 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places D G Khan Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.00. 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 Building Materials company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Building Materials companies is 7.00, based on 101 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 D G Khan Cement For the Building Materials industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. D G Khan Cement's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₨-17.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is D G Khan Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨97.67, compared to a current price of ₨212.74 — trading 117.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is ₨-17.42. D G Khan Cement's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC), the current Net-Net Working Capital is ₨-17.42 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 D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D G Khan Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨212.74 is trading 117.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨97.67. GuruFocus considers D G Khan Cement to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:DGKC:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: ₨-17.42
  • GF Value™: ₨97.67 vs. price of ₨212.74 (117.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs

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


D G Khan Cement Business Description

Address 53-A, Lawrence Road, Nishat House, Lahore, PB, PAK
D G Khan Cement Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of Clinker, Ordinary Portland and Sulphate Resistant Cement. It has four cement plants, two plants; located at Dera Ghazi Khan, one in Khairpur District, Chakwal, and one in Hub District, Lasbela. Its products are distributed across the Pakistan market. The company has three operating segments, which include the Cement segment: Production and sale of clinker, ordinary portland, and sulphate resistant cement, the Packaging segment: Manufacture and supply of paper products and packing material, the Dairy segment: Production and sale of raw milk.
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