HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185) Net-Net Working Capital: RM-0.16 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0185 HSS Engineers Bhd XKLS:0185
61 GF Score
Price RM0.55
GF Value RM0.95
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is HSS Engineers Bhd Net-Net Working Capital?

HSS Engineers Bhd XKLS:0185 +3.81% 61 Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.16 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0185 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 477 Construction companies, HSS Engineers Bhd ranks worse than 209643.4% 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.

HSS Engineers Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.16.

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

XKLS:0185's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 6.37
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

HSS Engineers Bhd  (XKLS:0185) 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.


HSS Engineers Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


HSS Engineers Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HSS Engineers 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.

HSS Engineers Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Chart

HSS Engineers Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
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HSS Engineers Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:0185 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, HSS Engineers 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.


HSS Engineers Bhd Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Construction Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where HSS Engineers Bhd's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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HSS Engineers Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

HSS Engineers Bhd'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)
=(2.734+0.75 * 58.772+0.5 * 0-167.382
-0--0.249)/508.480
=-0.24

HSS Engineers 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)
=(27.62+0.75 * 95.537+0.5 * 0-182.389
-0--0.478)/508.480
=-0.16

* 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-0.16 mean?
HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185) has a Net-Net Working Capital of RM-0.16 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 HSS Engineers Bhd According to the industry distribution chart, HSS Engineers Bhd ranks #999999 out of 477 companies in the Construction industry.
Is HSS Engineers Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
HSS Engineers Bhd's current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.16. Based on the distribution chart, HSS Engineers Bhd ranks #999999 out of 477 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HSS Engineers Bhd has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HSS Engineers Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, HSS Engineers Bhd ranks #999999 out of 477 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places HSS Engineers Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.37. 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 6.37, based on 477 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 HSS Engineers Bhd For the Construction industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HSS Engineers Bhd's current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HSS Engineers Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.95, compared to a current price of RM0.55 — trading 42.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.16. HSS Engineers Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185), the current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.16 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.

Is HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSS Engineers Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.55 is trading 42.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.95. GuruFocus considers HSS Engineers Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0185:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: RM-0.16
  • GF Value™: RM0.95 vs. price of RM0.55 (42.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0185 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HSS Engineers Bhd Business Description

Address No. 21, Jalan 5/106 Bandar Sri Permaisuri, B1 (1-4), Block B, Plaza Dwitasik, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 56000
HSS Engineers Bhd through its subsidiaries is engaged in providing engineering and project management services including engineering design, project management, construction supervision, recurring income and digital transformation services. The company projects include airports, bridge, buildings and township, drainage and irrigation, industrial and power plant, ports, railways, roads and highway and other projects.
61GF Score

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