WCFB (WCF Bancorp) Net-Net Working Capital: $-22.45 (As of Dec. 2018)

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What is WCF Bancorp Net-Net Working Capital?

WCF Bancorp WCFB -1.67% 12 Net-Net Working Capital is $-22.45 as of Dec. 2018. GuruFocus rates WCFB with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

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.

WCF Bancorp's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was $-22.45.

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

WCFB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 1.785
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

WCF Bancorp  (OTCPK:WCFB) 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.


WCF Bancorp Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


WCF Bancorp Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WCF Bancorp'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.

WCF Bancorp Net-Net Working Capital Chart

WCF Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Net-Net Working Capital
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WCF Bancorp Semi-Annual Data
Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
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 -17.04 -12.28 -16.81 -20.48 -22.45

WCFB vs FNFI, LBNW, ASCN: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, WCF Bancorp'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.


WCF Bancorp Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, WCF Bancorp's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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WCF Bancorp Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

WCF Bancorp's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2018 )
=(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)
=(8.128+43.622+0.75 * 0.425+0.5 * 0-109.594
-0-0)/2.562
=-22.45

WCF Bancorp's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2018 )
=(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)
=(8.128+43.622+0.75 * 0.425+0.5 * 0-109.594
-0-0)/2.562
=-22.45

* 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 $-22.45 mean?
WCF Bancorp (WCFB) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-22.45 as of Dec. 2018. 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 WCF Bancorp
Is WCF Bancorp's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
WCF Bancorp's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-22.45. Overall, WCF Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WCF Bancorp's Net-Net Working Capital compare to FNFI and LBNW?
WCF Bancorp's Net-Net Working Capital of $-22.45 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 1.79. 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 Banks company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Banks companies is 1.79, based on 8 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 WCF Bancorp For the Banks industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WCF Bancorp's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-22.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WCF Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
WCF Bancorp (WCFB) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $-22.45. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-22.45. WCF Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 WCF Bancorp (WCFB), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-22.45 as of Dec. 2018. 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.

WCF Bancorp Business Description

Address 401 Fair Meadow Drive, P.O. Box 638, Webster City, IA, USA, 50595
WCF Bancorp Inc is a bank holding company for WCF Financial Bank. The Bank has full-service offices in Webster City, Independence and Tama, Iowa. The primary business activities include accepting deposits from individual, corporate, and public clients and investing those deposits in real estate, agricultural, commercial, and personal loans. Its various banking and financial services and product offerings include credit and debit cards, loans, checking accounts, business loans, agricultural loans, business credit cards, and money market accounts, among others. The Bank provides banking services to its local respective markets.
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