Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) Net-Net Working Capital: RM-0.01 (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Ambest Group Bhd Net-Net Working Capital?

Ambest Group Bhd XKLS:0391 -0.86% 15 Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.01 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0391 with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,304 Industrial Products companies, Ambest Group Bhd ranks worse than 76687.04% 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.

Ambest Group Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.01.

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

XKLS:0391's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 8.385
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Ambest Group Bhd  (XKLS:0391) 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.


Ambest Group Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Ambest Group Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambest Group 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.

Ambest Group Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Ambest Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Net-Net Working Capital
-0.01 -0.01 -0.07

Ambest Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Sep25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital -0.01 -0.01 -0.07 -0.01 -0.01

XKLS:0391 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Ambest Group 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.


Ambest Group Bhd Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ambest Group Bhd's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ambest Group Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Ambest Group Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.822+0.75 * 20.849+0.5 * 5.426-52.569
-0-0)/510.000
=-0.07

Ambest Group 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)
=(12.506+0.75 * 21.157+0.5 * 11.295-39.871
-0-0)/510.000
=-0.01

* 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-0.01 mean?
Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) has a Net-Net Working Capital of RM-0.01 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 Ambest Group Bhd According to the industry distribution chart, Ambest Group Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1304 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Ambest Group Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Ambest Group Bhd's current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.01. Based on the distribution chart, Ambest Group Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1304 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ambest Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambest Group Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ambest Group Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1304 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Ambest Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.39. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Industrial Products companies is 8.39, based on 1,304 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 Ambest Group Bhd For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambest Group Bhd's current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambest Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of RM-0.01. The current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.01. Ambest Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 5 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 Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391), the current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.01 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.

Ambest Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, 11 & 42A, Jalan Damar, Batu Maung, PNG, MYS, 11960
Ambest Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an engineering supporting services provider that provides precision machining, to customers in the semiconductor industry. The company also offers additional processes such as sub-modular assembly and surface finishing treatment. The company's business segments are: (i) Precision machining, and (ii) Sheet metal fabrication. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Precision machining segment, which involves various processes of working with metal such as milling, turning, and turn-milling to produce precision-machined parts and components.
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