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Vantage Drilling InternationalVTDRF 8 Net-Net Working Capital is $-13.43 as of Dec. 2022. GuruFocus rates VTDRF with a GF Score™ of 8/100. Among 193 Oil & Gas companies, Vantage Drilling International ranks worse than 518134.2% 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.
The industry rank for Vantage Drilling International's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
VTDRF'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.
Vantage Drilling International (OTCPK:VTDRF) 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.
Vantage Drilling International Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Vantage Drilling International Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
* 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.
Vantage Drilling International Net-Net Working Capital Chart
VTDRF vs SOC, NBR, NE: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Vantage Drilling International'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.
Vantage Drilling International Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vantage Drilling International's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vantage Drilling International's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.
* 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 $-13.43 mean?
Vantage Drilling International (VTDRF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-13.43 as of Dec. 2022. 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 Vantage Drilling International According to the industry distribution chart, Vantage Drilling International ranks #999999 out of 193 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Vantage Drilling International's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Vantage Drilling International's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-13.43. Based on the distribution chart, Vantage Drilling International ranks #999999 out of 193 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vantage Drilling International has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vantage Drilling International's Net-Net Working Capital compare to SOC and NBR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vantage Drilling International ranks #999999 out of 193 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Vantage Drilling International in the lower half of its 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 Vantage Drilling International 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. Vantage Drilling International's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-13.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vantage Drilling International stock overvalued right now?
Vantage Drilling International (VTDRF) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $-13.43. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-13.43. Vantage Drilling International's overall GF Score™ is 8/100. 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 Vantage Drilling International (VTDRF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-13.43 as of Dec. 2022. 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.
Vantage Drilling International Business Description
Vantage Drilling International Ltd is an international offshore drilling company engaged in providing contract drilling services and related support services. The company operates through two segments: Drilling Services, which includes activities related to owned rigs, and Managed Services, which involves managing and supporting rigs owned by third parties. It mainly provides offshore drilling services to oil and gas companies in international markets.
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