KCK Industries (NSE:KCK) Net-Net Working Capital: ₹-2.49 (As of Mar. 2024)

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What is KCK Industries Net-Net Working Capital?

KCK Industries NSE:KCK +1.03% 32 Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-2.49 as of Mar. 2024. GuruFocus rates NSE:KCK with a GF Score™ of 32/100.

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.

KCK Industries's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was ₹-2.49.

The industry rank for KCK Industries's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:KCK's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 5.75
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

KCK Industries  (NSE:KCK) 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.


KCK Industries Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


KCK Industries Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KCK Industries'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.

KCK Industries Net-Net Working Capital Chart

KCK Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.33 -6.67 -11.80 -9.87 -2.49

KCK Industries Semi-Annual Data
Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Mar24
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -11.80 -6.01 -9.87 -2.49

NSE:KCK vs AIN: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, KCK Industries'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.


KCK Industries Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KCK Industries's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KCK Industries's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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KCK Industries Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

KCK Industries's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2024 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.377+0.75 * 10.679+0.5 * 329.329-287.78
-0-0)/46.099
=-2.49

KCK Industries's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2024 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.377+0.75 * 10.679+0.5 * 329.329-287.78
-0-0)/46.099
=-2.49

* 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 ₹-2.49 mean?
KCK Industries (NSE:KCK) has a Net-Net Working Capital of ₹-2.49 as of Mar. 2024. 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 KCK Industries
Is KCK Industries' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
KCK Industries' current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-2.49. Overall, KCK Industries has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KCK Industries' Net-Net Working Capital compare to AIN?
KCK Industries' Net-Net Working Capital of ₹-2.49 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.75. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.75, based on 370 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 KCK Industries For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KCK Industries's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KCK Industries stock overvalued right now?
KCK Industries (NSE:KCK) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of ₹-2.49. The current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-2.49. KCK Industries' overall GF Score™ is 32/100. 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 KCK Industries (NSE:KCK), the current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-2.49 as of Mar. 2024. 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.

KCK Industries Business Description

Address Village Khokhar Kalan, Lehragaga, District Sangrur, Sangrur, PB, IND, 148031
KCK Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of trading and distribution of high-quality combed and carded cotton yarns in single and multifold and knitted fabrics. Its trading business also includes trading and distribution of high-quality chemicals and dyes for the textiles industry, leather, and paper industries. It also deals in Construction Chemicals. It supplies a diverse product portfolio in the chemicals and dyes segment. Its segments include the Trading segment and the Manufacturing / Processing Segment. It derives the majority of the revenue from the Manufacturing / Processing Segment that engages in processing the non-basmati and basmati rice.
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