Hynion AS (OSL:HYN) Net-Net Working Capital: kr-0.21 (As of Jun. 2024)

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What is Hynion AS Net-Net Working Capital?

Hynion AS OSL:HYN Net-Net Working Capital is kr-0.21 as of Jun. 2024.

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.

Hynion AS's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was kr-0.21.

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

OSL:HYN's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 6.095
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Hynion AS  (OSL:HYN) 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.


Hynion AS Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Hynion AS Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hynion AS'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.

Hynion AS Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Hynion AS Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Net-Net Working Capital
0.00 0.01 0.55 0.27 0.06

Hynion AS Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.28 0.27 0.13 0.06 -0.21

OSL:HYN vs TSCO, WSM, ULTA: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Hynion AS'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.


Hynion AS Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hynion AS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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



Hynion AS Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Hynion AS's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2023 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(13.047+0.75 * 2.6+0.5 * 1.786-9.871
-0-0)/107.042
=0.06

Hynion AS's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2024 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(4.359+0.75 * 1.791+0.5 * 1.758-29.09
-0-0)/107.042
=-0.21

* 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 kr-0.21 mean?
Hynion AS (OSL:HYN) has a Net-Net Working Capital of kr-0.21 as of Jun. 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 Hynion AS
Is Hynion AS's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Hynion AS's current Net-Net Working Capital is kr-0.21.
How does Hynion AS's Net-Net Working Capital compare to TSCO and WSM?
Hynion AS's Net-Net Working Capital of kr-0.21 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.10. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.10, based on 330 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 Hynion AS For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hynion AS's current Net-Net Working Capital is kr-0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hynion AS stock overvalued right now?
Hynion AS (OSL:HYN) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of kr-0.21. The current Net-Net Working Capital is kr-0.21. 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 Hynion AS (OSL:HYN), the current Net-Net Working Capital is kr-0.21 as of Jun. 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.

Hynion AS Business Description

Address Sandviksveien 17, P.O. box 526, Hovik, NOR, 1363
Hynion AS is a hydrogen fuel company whose main business is to sell hydrogen fuel through hydrogen stations owned by the company. The company designs, builds, owns, and operates hydrogen fuel stations. The company has four hydrogen stations, one in Norway and three in Sweden.