Straits Energy Resources Bhd (XKLS:0080) Net-Net Working Capital: RM-0.37 (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Straits Energy Resources Bhd Net-Net Working Capital?

Straits Energy Resources Bhd XKLS:0080 Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.37 as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 220 Transportation companies, Straits Energy Resources Bhd ranks worse than 454545% 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.

Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.37.

The industry rank for Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0080's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 6.46
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Straits Energy Resources Bhd  (XKLS:0080) 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.


Straits Energy Resources Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Straits Energy Resources Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Straits Energy Resources Bhd'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.

Straits Energy Resources Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Straits Energy Resources Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Net-Net Working Capital
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Straits Energy Resources Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.32 0.00 -0.36 -0.35 -0.37

XKLS:0080 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Straits Energy Resources Bhd'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.


Straits Energy Resources Bhd Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.



Straits Energy Resources Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2023 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(28.492+0.75 * 110.228+0.5 * 73.009-416.211
-0-14.23)/994.462
=-0.28

Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(32.413+0.75 * 165.292+0.5 * 63.885-544.455
-0-7.73)/994.462
=-0.37

* 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 RM-0.37 mean?
Straits Energy Resources Bhd (XKLS:0080) has a Net-Net Working Capital of RM-0.37 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Straits Energy Resources Bhd According to the industry distribution chart, Straits Energy Resources Bhd ranks #999999 out of 220 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Straits Energy Resources Bhd's current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.37. Based on the distribution chart, Straits Energy Resources Bhd ranks #999999 out of 220 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Straits Energy Resources Bhd ranks #999999 out of 220 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Straits Energy Resources Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.46. 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 Transportation company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Transportation companies is 6.46, based on 220 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 Straits Energy Resources Bhd For the Transportation industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Straits Energy Resources Bhd's current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Straits Energy Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Straits Energy Resources Bhd (XKLS:0080) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.08, compared to a current price of RM0.03 — trading 68.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.37. 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 Straits Energy Resources Bhd (XKLS:0080), the current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.37 as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Straits Energy Resources Bhd Business Description

Address 2, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, B-07-06, Plaza Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50480
Straits Energy Resources Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company engaged in oil trading and bunkering. Along with its subsidiaries, the entity is involved in the segments of Investment holding; Oil trading and bunkering services; STS operations; Telecommunication and networking; Inland transportation services; Port operation and facility management services; and Others. It derives prime revenue from the Oil trading, bunkering services, and freshwater service segment which involves the international supply of petroleum products and the provision of marine bunkering and related services to vessels. Its geographic operations are located in Malaysia and Singapore.