Central Reinsurance (TPE:2851) Net-Net Working Capital: NT$-30.42 (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:2851 Central Reinsurance Corp TPE:2851
76 GF Score
Price NT$46.65
GF Value NT$29.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Central Reinsurance Net-Net Working Capital?

Central Reinsurance TPE:2851 -1.37% 76 Net-Net Working Capital is NT$-30.42 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2851 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$29.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 64 Insurance companies, Central Reinsurance ranks worse than 1562498.44% 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.

Central Reinsurance's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-30.42.

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

TPE:2851's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 8.36
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Central Reinsurance  (TPE:2851) 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.


Central Reinsurance Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Central Reinsurance Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Reinsurance'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.

Central Reinsurance Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Central Reinsurance Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -25.33 -13.87 -24.74 -30.85 -30.42

Central Reinsurance Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -30.85 -35.46 -35.84 -33.82 -30.42

TPE:2851 vs RGA, EG, RNR: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Insurance - Reinsurance subindustry, Central Reinsurance'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.


Central Reinsurance Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Central Reinsurance's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


TPE:2851
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Central Reinsurance Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Central Reinsurance's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents+Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(12487.427+0+0.75 * 1724.954+0.5 * 0-38129.142
-0-0)/800.389
=-30.42

Central Reinsurance's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents+Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(12487.427+0+0.75 * 1724.954+0.5 * 0-38129.142
-0-0)/800.389
=-30.42

* 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 NT$-30.42 mean?
Central Reinsurance (TPE:2851) has a Net-Net Working Capital of NT$-30.42 as of Dec. 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 Central Reinsurance According to the industry distribution chart, Central Reinsurance ranks #999999 out of 64 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is Central Reinsurance's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Central Reinsurance's current Net-Net Working Capital is NT$-30.42. Based on the distribution chart, Central Reinsurance ranks #999999 out of 64 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Central Reinsurance has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Reinsurance's Net-Net Working Capital compare to RGA and EG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Central Reinsurance ranks #999999 out of 64 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Central Reinsurance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.36. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for an Insurance company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Insurance companies is 8.36, based on 64 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Central Reinsurance For the Insurance industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Reinsurance's current Net-Net Working Capital is NT$-30.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Reinsurance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Reinsurance (TPE:2851) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$29.04, compared to a current price of NT$46.65 — trading 60.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is NT$-30.42. Central Reinsurance's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Central Reinsurance (TPE:2851), the current Net-Net Working Capital is NT$-30.42 as of Dec. 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.

Is Central Reinsurance (TPE:2851) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Reinsurance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$46.65 is trading 60.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.04. GuruFocus considers Central Reinsurance to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2851:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: NT$-30.42
  • GF Value™: NT$29.04 vs. price of NT$46.65 (60.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2851 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Central Reinsurance Business Description

Address Section 2, Nanjing East Road, 12th Floor, No. 53, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN, 10457
Central Reinsurance Corp is an insurance company providing a range of property and life inward and outward reinsurance services. Central Reinsurance offers reinsurance protection on non-life insurance businesses, including fire, marine and aviation, casualty, motor, engineering, and residential earthquake insurance; and life insurance business including life, personal accident, and health insurance. The main source of revenue for the company is premiums and commission income.
76GF Score

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NT$46.65
Price
NT$29.04
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