Dividend Growth Split (TSX:DGS) Net-Net Working Capital: C$-9.94 (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSX:DGS Dividend Growth Split Corp TSX:DGS
58 GF Score
Price C$8.86
GF Value C$10.41
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Dividend Growth Split Net-Net Working Capital?

Dividend Growth Split TSX:DGS -0.11% 58 Net-Net Working Capital is C$-9.94 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSX:DGS with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of C$10.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 496 Asset Management companies, Dividend Growth Split ranks worse than 201612.7% 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.

Dividend Growth Split's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was C$-9.94.

The industry rank for Dividend Growth Split's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:DGS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 6.205
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Dividend Growth Split  (TSX:DGS) 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.


Dividend Growth Split Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Dividend Growth Split Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dividend Growth Split'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.

Dividend Growth Split Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Dividend Growth Split 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 -10.10 -10.11 -10.10 -9.87 -9.94

Dividend Growth Split Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 -10.10 -10.08 -9.87 -9.87 -9.94

TSX:DGS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Dividend Growth Split'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.


Dividend Growth Split Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Dividend Growth Split's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dividend Growth Split's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Dividend Growth Split Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Dividend Growth Split'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)
=(6.411+0+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-558.74
-0-0)/55.548
=-9.94

Dividend Growth Split'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)
=(6.411+0+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-558.74
-0-0)/55.548
=-9.94

* 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 C$-9.94 mean?
Dividend Growth Split (TSX:DGS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of C$-9.94 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 Dividend Growth Split According to the industry distribution chart, Dividend Growth Split ranks #999999 out of 496 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Dividend Growth Split's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Dividend Growth Split's current Net-Net Working Capital is C$-9.94. Based on the distribution chart, Dividend Growth Split ranks #999999 out of 496 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dividend Growth Split has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dividend Growth Split's Net-Net Working Capital compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Dividend Growth Split ranks #999999 out of 496 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Dividend Growth Split in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.21. 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 Asset Management company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Asset Management companies is 6.21, based on 496 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 Dividend Growth Split For the Asset Management industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dividend Growth Split's current Net-Net Working Capital is C$-9.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dividend Growth Split stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dividend Growth Split (TSX:DGS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$10.41, compared to a current price of C$8.86 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is C$-9.94. Dividend Growth Split's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Dividend Growth Split (TSX:DGS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is C$-9.94 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 Dividend Growth Split (TSX:DGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dividend Growth Split stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$8.86 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$10.41. GuruFocus considers Dividend Growth Split to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:DGS:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: C$-9.94
  • GF Value™: C$10.41 vs. price of C$8.86 (14.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Dividend Growth Split Business Description

Other Exchanges DGS.PR.A.PFD:Canada
Address 181 Bay Street, Brookfield Place, Suite 2930, P.O. Box 793, Bay Wellington Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2T3
Dividend Growth Split Corp is a Canada-based mutual fund corporation. The fund invests in a portfolio consisting principally of equity securities of Canadian dividend growth companies. In addition, the Fund may hold up to 20% of the total assets of the portfolio in global dividend growth companies for diversification and improved return potential. The firm has the majority of its portfolio composition in the Financials and Energy sectors.
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