China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) Net-Net Working Capital: $-18.93 (As of Mar. 2026)

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LSE:CYPC China Yangtze Power Co Ltd LSE:CYPC
83 GF Score
Price $40.40
GF Value $44.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is China Yangtze Power Co Net-Net Working Capital?

China Yangtze Power Co LSE:CYPC 83 Net-Net Working Capital is $-18.93 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CYPC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 63 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, China Yangtze Power Co ranks worse than 1587300% 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.

China Yangtze Power Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18.93.

The industry rank for China Yangtze Power Co's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CYPC's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 6.33
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

China Yangtze Power Co  (LSE:CYPC) 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.


China Yangtze Power Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


China Yangtze Power Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Yangtze Power Co'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.

China Yangtze Power Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

China Yangtze Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
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China Yangtze Power Co Quarterly Data
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China Yangtze Power Co Net-Net Working Capital Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Yangtze Power Co'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.


China Yangtze Power Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Yangtze Power Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Yangtze Power Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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China Yangtze Power Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

China Yangtze Power Co'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 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(651.104+0.75 * 1029.624+0.5 * 118.781-46264.153
-0-1706.987)/2446.822
=-19.00

China Yangtze Power Co'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)
=(1165.999+0.75 * 1241.932+0.5 * 121.973-46745.213
-0-1728.669)/2446.822
=-18.93

* 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 $-18.93 mean?
China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-18.93 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 China Yangtze Power Co According to the industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #999999 out of 63 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Is China Yangtze Power Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
China Yangtze Power Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-18.93. Based on the distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #999999 out of 63 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Yangtze Power Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Yangtze Power Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #999999 out of 63 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places China Yangtze Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.33. 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 6.33, based on 63 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 China Yangtze Power Co For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Yangtze Power Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-18.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Yangtze Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.00, compared to a current price of $40.40 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-18.93. China Yangtze Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-18.93 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 China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $40.40 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.00. GuruFocus considers China Yangtze Power Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CYPC:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-18.93
  • GF Value™: $44.00 vs. price of $40.40 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

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


China Yangtze Power Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CYZB:Germany600900:China
Address No. 88 Sanyang Road, Jiang\'an District, Hubei Province, Wuhan City, CHN, 430014
China Yangtze Power Co Ltd business activities include hydroelectric power generation, power distribution and sales, overseas power station's operation, management, consultation services, investment, and financing. It has also established its power distribution and sales platforms such as Three Gorges Water Conservancy and Peru LuzdelSur. The company owns the power generation assets of four hydropower plants on the mainstream of the Yangtze River, namely Three Gorges, Gezhouba, Xiluodu, and Xiangjiaba.
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