Phoenix Petroleum Philippines (PHS:PNX) Net-Net Working Capital: ₱-38.74 (As of Sep. 2023)

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What is Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Net-Net Working Capital?

Phoenix Petroleum Philippines PHS:PNX 4 Net-Net Working Capital is ₱-38.74 as of Sep. 2023. GuruFocus rates PHS:PNX with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

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.

Phoenix Petroleum Philippines's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was ₱-38.74.

The industry rank for Phoenix Petroleum Philippines's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:PNX's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 6.72
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Phoenix Petroleum Philippines  (PHS:PNX) 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.


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Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Phoenix Petroleum Philippines'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.

Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Net-Net Working Capital
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Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Quarterly Data
Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23
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PHS:PNX vs MPC, PSX, VLO: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines'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.


Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Phoenix Petroleum Philippines's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Phoenix Petroleum Philippines's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2022 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(4180.737+0.75 * 8246.294+0.5 * 1678.208-71712.056
-24.5-279.833)/1442.216
=-42.17

Phoenix Petroleum Philippines's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2023 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2404.353+0.75 * 18571.933+0.5 * 814.087-72310.358
-24.5-275.795)/1442.216
=-38.74

* 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 ₱-38.74 mean?
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines (PHS:PNX) has a Net-Net Working Capital of ₱-38.74 as of Sep. 2023. 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 Phoenix Petroleum Philippines
Is Phoenix Petroleum Philippines' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines' current Net-Net Working Capital is ₱-38.74. Overall, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phoenix Petroleum Philippines' Net-Net Working Capital compare to MPC and PSX?
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines' Net-Net Working Capital of ₱-38.74 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.72. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Oil & Gas companies is 6.72, based on 193 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 Phoenix Petroleum Philippines For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Phoenix Petroleum Philippines's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₱-38.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Phoenix Petroleum Philippines stock overvalued right now?
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines (PHS:PNX) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of ₱-38.74. The current Net-Net Working Capital is ₱-38.74. Phoenix Petroleum Philippines' overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 Phoenix Petroleum Philippines (PHS:PNX), the current Net-Net Working Capital is ₱-38.74 as of Sep. 2023. 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.

Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Stella Hizon Reyes Road, Phoenix Bulk Depot, Barrio Pampanga, Lanang, Davao, PHL, 8000
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc is a Philippines-based company. Its segments include Trading, which is the key revenue driver, engaged in marketing, merchandising, purchasing, selling, dealing, acquiring, disposing, and distribution of goods and wares such as petroleum products (on a wholesale basis), adhesives, glues, bonding agents, epoxy resins, lubricants, and other products; Depot and logistics services engaged in operating oil depots, storage facilities and provides logistics services to various entities; and Real estate involved in real estate development, management, and operations. Geographically, the company operates in the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam. The majority of its revenue is generated from Singapore.
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