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Ecoscience International BhdXKLS:0255 -9.52% Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.20 as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 472 Construction companies, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks worse than 211864.19% 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.
The industry rank for Ecoscience International Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0255's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 6.56 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Ecoscience International Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
* 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Chart
XKLS:0255 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ecoscience International 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ecoscience International Bhd's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecoscience International Bhd's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.
* 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-0.20 mean?
Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) has a Net-Net Working Capital of RM-0.20 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 Ecoscience International Bhd According to the industry distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #999999 out of 472 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Ecoscience International Bhd's current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #999999 out of 472 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Ecoscience International Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #999999 out of 472 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Ecoscience International Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.56. 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 6.56, based on 472 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 Ecoscience International Bhd For the Construction industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecoscience International Bhd's current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.10 — trading 64.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.20. 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 Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255), the current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.20 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd is a one-stop solution provider for the construction of palm oil mills and supporting facilities, and the fabrication of equipment. The core activities of the company are the construction of plants, which are mainly palm oil mills and facilities, supported by in-house fabrication of equipment. Other complementary activities include the supply of materials and equipment, spare parts, and the provision of maintenance services. The company's reportable segments are as follows which includes Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment, Fabrication of Equipment Segment, Supply of Materials and Equipment, and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment in the Malaysia region itself.
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