Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL) Net-Net Working Capital: ZMW0.00 (As of . 20)

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LUS:ATEL Airtel Networks Zambia PLC LUS:ATEL
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What is Airtel Networks Zambia Net-Net Working Capital?

Airtel Networks Zambia LUS:ATEL 38 Net-Net Working Capital is ZMW0.00 as of . 20. GuruFocus rates LUS:ATEL with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 55 Telecommunication Services companies, Airtel Networks Zambia ranks worse than 1818180% 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.

Airtel Networks Zambia's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in . 20 was ZMW0.00.

The industry rank for Airtel Networks Zambia's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

LUS:ATEL's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 9.27
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Airtel Networks Zambia  (LUS:ATEL) 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.


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Airtel Networks Zambia Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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* 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.

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LUS:ATEL vs : Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Airtel Networks Zambia'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.


Airtel Networks Zambia Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Airtel Networks Zambia's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Airtel Networks Zambia's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Airtel Networks Zambia Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Airtel Networks Zambia's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Airtel Networks Zambia's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

* 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 ZMW0.00 mean?
Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL) has a Net-Net Working Capital of ZMW0.00 as of . 20. 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 Airtel Networks Zambia According to the industry distribution chart, Airtel Networks Zambia ranks #999999 out of 55 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Airtel Networks Zambia's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Airtel Networks Zambia's current Net-Net Working Capital is ZMW0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Airtel Networks Zambia ranks #999999 out of 55 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Airtel Networks Zambia has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airtel Networks Zambia's Net-Net Working Capital compare to ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Airtel Networks Zambia ranks #999999 out of 55 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Airtel Networks Zambia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 9.27. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Telecommunication Services companies is 9.27, based on 55 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 Airtel Networks Zambia For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 9.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Airtel Networks Zambia's current Net-Net Working Capital is ZMW0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airtel Networks Zambia stock overvalued right now?
Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of ZMW0.00. The current Net-Net Working Capital is ZMW0.00. Airtel Networks Zambia's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL), the current Net-Net Working Capital is ZMW0.00 as of . 20. 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.

Airtel Networks Zambia Business Description

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Address Corner of Addis Ababa Drive and Great East Road, Airtel House, P. O. Box 320001, Stand 2375, Lusaka, ZMB
Airtel Networks Zambia PLC is engaged in the provision of cellular radio telecommunication services. It operates in a single operating segment, being Zambia operations. The reportable operating segment derives its revenue from the sale of voice and data services to subscribers of the network and to foreign telephony operators when their subscribers utilise the Airtel Zambia network. Other revenue consists of connection and subscription charges and the sale of mobile handsets to customers. It provides postpaid, prepaid, international calling, and broadband recharge services.
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