UPIN (Universal Power Industry) Net-Net Working Capital: $0.00 (As of Mar. 2016)

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What is Universal Power Industry Net-Net Working Capital?

Universal Power Industry UPIN Net-Net Working Capital is $0.00 as of Mar. 2016.

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.

Universal Power Industry's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 was $0.00.

The industry rank for Universal Power Industry's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

UPIN's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 5.91
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Universal Power Industry  (OTCPK:UPIN) 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.


Universal Power Industry Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Universal Power Industry Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Power Industry'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.

Universal Power Industry Net-Net Working Capital Chart

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UPIN vs AFDG, KDCE, HLLK: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Universal Power Industry'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.


Universal Power Industry Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Universal Power Industry's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Power Industry's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.



Universal Power Industry Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Universal Power Industry's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2015 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jun. 2015 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.006+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-0.005
-0-0)/100.191
=0.00

Universal Power Industry's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2016 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-0.01
-0-0)/105.191
=-0.00

* 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 $0.00 mean?
Universal Power Industry (UPIN) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $0.00 as of Mar. 2016. 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 Universal Power Industry
Is Universal Power Industry's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Universal Power Industry's current Net-Net Working Capital is $0.00.
How does Universal Power Industry's Net-Net Working Capital compare to AFDG and KDCE?
Universal Power Industry's Net-Net Working Capital of $0.00 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.91. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Conglomerates companies is 5.91, based on 113 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 Universal Power Industry For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Power Industry's current Net-Net Working Capital is $0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Power Industry stock overvalued right now?
Universal Power Industry (UPIN) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $0.00. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $0.00. 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 Universal Power Industry (UPIN), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $0.00 as of Mar. 2016. 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.

Universal Power Industry Business Description

Address 3 Grace Avenue, Suite 100, Great Neck, NY, USA, 11021
Universal Power Industry Corp is a diversified holding company. It owns, invests, and or manages businesses and real estate, and on special situations provides financing solutions to companies at various developmental stages. Its business objectives cover a wide range of sectors from consumer/industrial products and technology research and development/startups.