ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI) Net-Net Working Capital: £-3.90 (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is ASA International Group Net-Net Working Capital?

ASA International Group LSE:ASAI +1.80% 74 Net-Net Working Capital is £-3.90 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASAI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 75 Credit Services companies, ASA International Group ranks worse than 1333332% 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.

ASA International Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £-3.90.

The industry rank for ASA International Group's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:ASAI's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Credit Services industry.
Industry Median: 7
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

ASA International Group  (LSE:ASAI) 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.


ASA International Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


ASA International Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ASA International Group'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.

ASA International Group Net-Net Working Capital Chart

ASA International Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
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ASA International Group Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:ASAI vs V, MA, AXP: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, ASA International Group'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.


ASA International Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Credit Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where ASA International Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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ASA International Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

ASA International Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents+Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(91.524+0+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-474.538
-0--1.803)/97.808
=-3.90

ASA International Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents+Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(91.524+0+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-474.538
-0--1.803)/97.808
=-3.90

* 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 £-3.90 mean?
ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI) has a Net-Net Working Capital of £-3.90 as of Dec. 2025. 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 ASA International Group According to the industry distribution chart, ASA International Group ranks #999999 out of 75 companies in the Credit Services industry.
Is ASA International Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
ASA International Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is £-3.90. Based on the distribution chart, ASA International Group ranks #999999 out of 75 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ASA International Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASA International Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, ASA International Group ranks #999999 out of 75 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places ASA International Group 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 Credit Services company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Credit Services companies is 7.00, based on 75 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 ASA International Group For the Credit Services 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. ASA International Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is £-3.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASA International Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.49, compared to a current price of £2.83 — trading 89.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is £-3.90. ASA International Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI), the current Net-Net Working Capital is £-3.90 as of Dec. 2025. 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 ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASA International Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £2.83 is trading 89.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.49. GuruFocus considers ASA International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ASAI:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: £-3.90
  • GF Value™: £1.49 vs. price of £2.83 (89.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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


ASA International Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ASAIl:UK
Address Bir Uttam A.N.M. Nuruzzaman Sarak, ASA Tower, 10th Floor 23/3, Shyamoli, Dhaka, BGD, 1207
ASA International Group PLC is an international micro-finance institution that aims to enhance financial inclusion among low-income populations throughout Asia and Africa. Its geographical segments include West Africa, which includes Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone; East Africa, which includes Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda; South Asia, which includes India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka; South East Asia, which includes Myanmar, Philippines, and Holding & other non-operating entities, which includes holding entities and other entities without microfinance activities.
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