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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.
ABSA Bank Kenya's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KES-78.93.
The industry rank for ABSA Bank Kenya's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:ABSA's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 2.08 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA) 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.
ABSA Bank Kenya Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
ABSA Bank Kenya Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ABSA Bank Kenya'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.
ABSA Bank Kenya Net-Net Working Capital Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, ABSA Bank Kenya'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.
ABSA Bank Kenya Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, ABSA Bank Kenya's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ABSA Bank Kenya's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.
* 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 KES-78.93 mean?
ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA) has a Net-Net Working Capital of KES-78.93 as of Jun. 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 ABSA Bank Kenya According to the industry distribution chart, ABSA Bank Kenya ranks #999999 out of 9 companies in the Banks industry.
Is ABSA Bank Kenya's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
ABSA Bank Kenya's current Net-Net Working Capital is KES-78.93. Based on the distribution chart, ABSA Bank Kenya ranks #999999 out of 9 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ABSA Bank Kenya has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABSA Bank Kenya's Net-Net Working Capital compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, ABSA Bank Kenya ranks #999999 out of 9 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places ABSA Bank Kenya in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 2.08. 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 Banks company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Banks companies is 2.08, based on 9 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 ABSA Bank Kenya For the Banks industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABSA Bank Kenya's current Net-Net Working Capital is KES-78.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABSA Bank Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES17.99, compared to a current price of KES34.25 — trading 90.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is KES-78.93. ABSA Bank Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA), the current Net-Net Working Capital is KES-78.93 as of Jun. 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 ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABSA Bank Kenya stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES34.25 is trading 90.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES17.99.
GuruFocus considers ABSA Bank Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:ABSA:
Net-Net Working Capital: KES-78.93
GF Value™: KES17.99 vs. price of KES34.25 (90.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:ABSA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ABSA Bank Kenya PLC is a diversified financial services company offering clients a range of retail, business, corporate and investment, and wealth management solutions. The company's operating segment includes Consumer banking and Corporate banking. It generates maximum revenue from the Consumer Banking segment. The Consumer Banking segment incorporates private customer current accounts, savings, deposits, credit and debit cards, consumer loans, and mortgages. Its Corporate Banking segment includes the business model that centers on delivering specialist investment banking, financing, risk management, and advisory solutions across asset classes to corporates, financial institutions and government clients.
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