Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) Net-Net Working Capital: RM-0.63 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5102 Guan Chong Bhd XKLS:5102
66 GF Score
Price RM1.25
GF Value RM1.98
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Guan Chong Bhd Net-Net Working Capital?

Guan Chong Bhd XKLS:5102 +1.63% 66 Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.63 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5102 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.98 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Guan Chong Bhd ranks worse than 150602.26% 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.

Guan Chong Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.63.

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

XKLS:5102's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 6.71
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Guan Chong Bhd  (XKLS:5102) 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.


Guan Chong Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Guan Chong Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guan Chong 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.

Guan Chong Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Guan Chong Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
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Guan Chong 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:5102 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Guan Chong 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.


Guan Chong Bhd Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Guan Chong Bhd's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Guan Chong Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Guan Chong 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)
=(108.315+0.75 * 965.906+0.5 * 4534.141-5692.786
-0-0)/2740.534
=-0.95

Guan Chong 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)
=(264.757+0.75 * 1225.441+0.5 * 3829.608-4818.84
-0-0)/2740.534
=-0.63

* 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-0.63 mean?
Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) has a Net-Net Working Capital of RM-0.63 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 Guan Chong Bhd According to the industry distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #999999 out of 664 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Guan Chong Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Guan Chong Bhd's current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.63. Based on the distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #999999 out of 664 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Guan Chong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guan Chong Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #999999 out of 664 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Guan Chong Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.71. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.71, based on 664 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 Guan Chong Bhd For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guan Chong Bhd's current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guan Chong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.98, compared to a current price of RM1.25 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.63. Guan Chong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102), the current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-0.63 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 Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guan Chong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.25 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.98. GuruFocus considers Guan Chong Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5102:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: RM-0.63
  • GF Value™: RM1.98 vs. price of RM1.25 (36.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5102 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guan Chong Bhd Business Description

Address PLO 273, Jalan Timah 2, Kawasan Perindustrian, Pasir Gudang, JHR, MYS, 81700
Guan Chong Bhd is engaged in investment holding, manufacturing, distributing, and trading in Cocoa butter, Cocoa Cake, Cocoa powder, and Cocoa-derived food ingredients. Geographically, the Group operates in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Germany of which key revenue is derived from Singapore. Its five reportable segments are Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany and Ivory Coast.
66GF Score

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