The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT) Net-Net Working Capital: ₹-22.64 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:FACT The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd NSE:FACT
73 GF Score
Price ₹833.60
GF Value ₹1,441.15
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Net-Net Working Capital?

The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore NSE:FACT -1.43% 73 Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-22.64 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:FACT with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,441.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 86 Agriculture companies, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore ranks worse than 1162789.53% 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.

The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-22.64.

The industry rank for The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:FACT's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Agriculture industry.
Industry Median: 8.335
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore  (NSE:FACT) 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.


The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore'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.

The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Net-Net Working Capital Chart

The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -51.89 -50.50 -51.34 -57.45 -22.04

The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore 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 -57.45 0.00 -25.46 0.00 -22.64

NSE:FACT vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore'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.


The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(23029.758+0.75 * 3521.969+0.5 * 12372.052-46167.171
-0-0)/649.180
=-22.04

The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore'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)
=(23029.758+0.75 * 3521.969+0.5 * 12372.052-46167.171
-0-0)/632.000
=-22.64

* 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 ₹-22.64 mean?
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT) has a Net-Net Working Capital of ₹-22.64 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 The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore According to the industry distribution chart, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore ranks #999999 out of 86 companies in the Agriculture industry.
Is The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-22.64. Based on the distribution chart, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore ranks #999999 out of 86 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's Net-Net Working Capital compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore ranks #999999 out of 86 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.34. 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 Agriculture company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Agriculture companies is 8.34, based on 86 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 The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore For the Agriculture industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-22.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,441.15, compared to a current price of ₹833.60 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-22.64. The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT), the current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-22.64 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 The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹833.60 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,441.15. GuruFocus considers The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:FACT:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: ₹-22.64
  • GF Value™: ₹1,441.15 vs. price of ₹833.60 (42.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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


The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Business Description

Other Exchanges 590024:India
Address Eloor, Udyogamandal, Kochi, KL, IND, 683501
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of fertilizers and petrochemicals, engineering consultancy and design, and fabrication and erection of industrial equipment. The company has two segments: Fertilizer and Petrochemical. The Fertilizer segment includes Ammonium Phosphate (Factamfos), Zincated Factamfos, Ammonium Sulphate, MOP, NPK 15:15:15, and Organic Manures, while the Petrochemical segment includes Caprolactam. The majority of its revenue is generated from the fertilizers segment.
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