Mangalam Alloys (NSE:MAL) Net-Net Working Capital: ₹-55.66 (As of Mar. 2025)

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NSE:MAL Mangalam Alloys Ltd NSE:MAL
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What is Mangalam Alloys Net-Net Working Capital?

Mangalam Alloys NSE:MAL -5.18% 38 Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-55.66 as of Mar. 2025. GuruFocus rates NSE:MAL with a GF Score™ of 38/100.

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.

Mangalam Alloys's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹-55.66.

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

NSE:MAL's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: 4.59
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Mangalam Alloys  (NSE:MAL) 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.


Mangalam Alloys Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Mangalam Alloys Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mangalam Alloys'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.

Mangalam Alloys Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Mangalam Alloys Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -33.64 -43.47 -49.32 -48.09 -55.66

Mangalam Alloys Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -49.32 0.00 -48.09 -49.95 -55.66

NSE:MAL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Mangalam Alloys'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.


Mangalam Alloys Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Mangalam Alloys's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mangalam Alloys Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Mangalam Alloys's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(8.757+0.75 * 1119.979+0.5 * 1893.452-3169.518
-0-0)/24.686
=-55.66

Mangalam Alloys's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(8.757+0.75 * 1119.979+0.5 * 1893.452-3169.518
-0-0)/24.686
=-55.66

* 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 ₹-55.66 mean?
Mangalam Alloys (NSE:MAL) has a Net-Net Working Capital of ₹-55.66 as of Mar. 2025. 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 Mangalam Alloys
Is Mangalam Alloys' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Mangalam Alloys' current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-55.66. Overall, Mangalam Alloys has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mangalam Alloys' Net-Net Working Capital compare to NUE and STLD?
Mangalam Alloys' Net-Net Working Capital of ₹-55.66 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.59. 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 Steel company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Steel companies is 4.59, based on 175 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 Mangalam Alloys For the Steel industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mangalam Alloys's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-55.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mangalam Alloys stock overvalued right now?
Mangalam Alloys (NSE:MAL) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of ₹-55.66. The current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-55.66. Mangalam Alloys' overall GF Score™ is 38/100. 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 Mangalam Alloys (NSE:MAL), the current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-55.66 as of Mar. 2025. 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.

Mangalam Alloys Business Description

Address GIDC Phase 3, Plot No. 3123-3126, Chattral, Gandhinagar, GJ, IND, 382729
Mangalam Alloys Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality stainless steel products. It is a stainless steel melting unit. Its products include forging ingots, billets, black round bars, bright round bars, hexagonal and square bars, SS RCS, angle bars, fasteners, and others. It operates in one segment, stainless steel products.
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