Ghana Oil Co (XGHA:GOIL) Net-Net Working Capital: GHS-5.06 (As of Dec. 2025)

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XGHA:GOIL Ghana Oil Co Ltd XGHA:GOIL
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GF Value GHS1.56
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What is Ghana Oil Co Net-Net Working Capital?

Ghana Oil Co XGHA:GOIL 75 Net-Net Working Capital is GHS-5.06 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XGHA:GOIL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS1.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Oil & Gas companies, Ghana Oil Co ranks worse than 523559.69% 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.

Ghana Oil Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS-5.06.

The industry rank for Ghana Oil Co's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

XGHA:GOIL's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 6.1
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Ghana Oil Co  (XGHA:GOIL) 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.


Ghana Oil Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Ghana Oil Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ghana Oil Co'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.

Ghana Oil Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Ghana Oil Co 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 -2.63 -4.36 -4.25 -5.28 -5.06

Ghana Oil Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.63 -4.36 -4.25 -5.28 -5.06

XGHA:GOIL vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Ghana Oil Co'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.


Ghana Oil Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Ghana Oil Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ghana Oil Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Ghana Oil Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Ghana Oil Co'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 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(262.938+0.75 * 1967.967+0.5 * 338.654-3890.392
-0-0)/391.863
=-5.06

Ghana Oil Co'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 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(262.938+0.75 * 1967.967+0.5 * 338.654-3890.392
-0-0)/391.863
=-5.06

* 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 GHS-5.06 mean?
Ghana Oil Co (XGHA:GOIL) has a Net-Net Working Capital of GHS-5.06 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 Ghana Oil Co According to the industry distribution chart, Ghana Oil Co ranks #999999 out of 191 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Ghana Oil Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Ghana Oil Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is GHS-5.06. Based on the distribution chart, Ghana Oil Co ranks #999999 out of 191 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ghana Oil Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ghana Oil Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Ghana Oil Co ranks #999999 out of 191 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Ghana Oil Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.10. 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 6.10, based on 191 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 Ghana Oil Co For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ghana Oil Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is GHS-5.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ghana Oil Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ghana Oil Co (XGHA:GOIL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS1.56, compared to a current price of GHS7.93 — trading 408.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is GHS-5.06. Ghana Oil Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 Ghana Oil Co (XGHA:GOIL), the current Net-Net Working Capital is GHS-5.06 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 Ghana Oil Co (XGHA:GOIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ghana Oil Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of GHS7.93 is trading 408.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of GHS1.56. GuruFocus considers Ghana Oil Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XGHA:GOIL:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: GHS-5.06
  • GF Value™: GHS1.56 vs. price of GHS7.93 (408.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Ghana Oil Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Junction of Kojo Thompson and Adjabeng Roads, House Number D659/4, P. O. Box GP 3183, Adabraka, Accra, GHA
Ghana Oil Co Ltd (GOIL) is engaged in the marketing and distribution of petroleum products. Its objective is to market petroleum and related products, particularly fuels, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), lubricants, bitumen, and specialty products in Ghana. The company is engaged in the business of marketing quality petroleum and other energy products and services in all its branches in a healthy, safe, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible manner.
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