Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) Net-Net Working Capital: ₹29.04 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:VSSL Vardhman Special Steels Ltd NSE:VSSL
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Price ₹295.60
GF Value ₹223.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Vardhman Special Steels Net-Net Working Capital?

Vardhman Special Steels NSE:VSSL +0.14% 76 Net-Net Working Capital is ₹29.04 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:VSSL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹223.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 179 Steel companies, Vardhman Special Steels ranks worse than 68.72% 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.

Vardhman Special Steels's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹29.04.

The industry rank for Vardhman Special Steels's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:VSSL's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked worse than
68.72% of 179 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 4.33 vs NSE:VSSL: 10.18

Vardhman Special Steels  (NSE:VSSL) 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.


Vardhman Special Steels Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Vardhman Special Steels Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vardhman Special Steels'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.

Vardhman Special Steels Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Vardhman Special Steels Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
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Vardhman Special Steels Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:VSSL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Vardhman Special Steels'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.


Vardhman Special Steels Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Steel Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Vardhman Special Steels's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Vardhman Special Steels Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Vardhman Special Steels'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)
=(2530.837+0.75 * 2778.435+0.5 * 3502.413-3557.958
-0-0)/96.686
=29.04

Vardhman Special Steels'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)
=(2530.837+0.75 * 2778.435+0.5 * 3502.413-3557.958
-0-0)/96.686
=29.04

* 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 ₹29.04 mean?
Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) has a Net-Net Working Capital of ₹29.04 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 Vardhman Special Steels According to the industry distribution chart, Vardhman Special Steels ranks #123 out of 179 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 68.7%.
Is Vardhman Special Steels' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Vardhman Special Steels' current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹29.04. Based on the distribution chart, Vardhman Special Steels ranks #123 out of 179 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vardhman Special Steels has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vardhman Special Steels' Net-Net Working Capital compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vardhman Special Steels ranks #123 out of 179 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Vardhman Special Steels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.33. 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 4.33, based on 179 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 Vardhman Special Steels For the Steel industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vardhman Special Steels's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹29.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vardhman Special Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹223.62, compared to a current price of ₹295.60 — trading 32.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹29.04. Vardhman Special Steels' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL), the current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹29.04 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 Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vardhman Special Steels stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹295.60 is trading 32.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹223.62. GuruFocus considers Vardhman Special Steels to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:VSSL:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: ₹29.04
  • GF Value™: ₹223.62 vs. price of ₹295.60 (32.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Vardhman Special Steels Business Description

Other Exchanges 534392:India
Address Chandigarh Road, Vardhman Premises, Ludhiana, PB, IND, 141 010
Vardhman Special Steels Ltd is engaged in manufacturing steel bars and rods. The company caters to diverse requirements of hot-rolled bars for Engineering, Automotive, Tractor, Bearing and Allied Industries. Its products include Carbon steel, Carbon manganese steel, Chrome steel, Chrome manganese steel, Chrome moly steel, Boron steel, Vanadium steel, and Ball bearing steel. The company manufactures products using techniques such as Steel melting, Rolling Mill, Heat treatment and Bright bar shop. It generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of black bars. The company's operations are mainly located within India and also has a presence outside India.
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