VISTAL Gdynia (WAR:VTL) Net-Net Working Capital: zł-34.01 (As of Sep. 2023)

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What is VISTAL Gdynia Net-Net Working Capital?

VISTAL Gdynia WAR:VTL 4 Net-Net Working Capital is zł-34.01 as of Sep. 2023. GuruFocus rates WAR:VTL 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.

VISTAL Gdynia's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was zł-34.01.

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

WAR:VTL's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 6.52
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

VISTAL Gdynia  (WAR:VTL) 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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VISTAL Gdynia Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VISTAL Gdynia'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.

VISTAL Gdynia Net-Net Working Capital Chart

VISTAL Gdynia Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Net-Net Working Capital
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VISTAL Gdynia 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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WAR:VTL vs PWR, J: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, VISTAL Gdynia'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.


VISTAL Gdynia Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, VISTAL Gdynia's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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VISTAL Gdynia Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

VISTAL Gdynia'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)
=(1.129+0.75 * 6.443+0.5 * 2.277-565.112
-0-0)/16.478
=-33.86

VISTAL Gdynia'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)
=(0.52+0.75 * 4.716+0.5 * 1.413-565.152
-0-0)/16.478
=-34.01

* 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 zł-34.01 mean?
VISTAL Gdynia (WAR:VTL) has a Net-Net Working Capital of zł-34.01 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 VISTAL Gdynia
Is VISTAL Gdynia's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
VISTAL Gdynia's current Net-Net Working Capital is zł-34.01. Overall, VISTAL Gdynia has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VISTAL Gdynia's Net-Net Working Capital compare to PWR and J?
VISTAL Gdynia's Net-Net Working Capital of zł-34.01 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.52. 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 Construction company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Construction companies is 6.52, based on 475 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 VISTAL Gdynia For the Construction industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VISTAL Gdynia's current Net-Net Working Capital is zł-34.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VISTAL Gdynia stock overvalued right now?
VISTAL Gdynia (WAR:VTL) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of zł-34.01. The current Net-Net Working Capital is zł-34.01. VISTAL Gdynia's 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 VISTAL Gdynia (WAR:VTL), the current Net-Net Working Capital is zł-34.01 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.

VISTAL Gdynia Business Description

Address ul. Hutnicza 40, Gdynia, POL, 81-061
VISTAL Gdynia SA is a leading manufacturer of steel structures for the construction, energy, shipbuilding and offshore industries. Geographically, the company operates in Poland and abroad. The business area of ??activity of the company is prefabrication, assembly, anti-corrosion works, testing of bridge, shipbuilding, wind energy and Offshore facilities.
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