Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) Net Cash per Share: CHF-2.92 (As of Dec. 2025)

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XSWX:OFN Orell Fussli AG XSWX:OFN
73 GF Score
Price CHF150.00
GF Value CHF93.82
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Orell Fussli AG Net Cash per Share?

Orell Fussli AG XSWX:OFN -0.33% 73 Net Cash per Share is CHF-2.92 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OFN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF93.82 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 260 Business Services companies, Orell Fussli AG ranks worse than 384615% on this metric.

Net Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities minus Total Liabilities minus Minority Interest and then divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Orell Fussli AG's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-2.92.

The historical rank and industry rank for Orell Fussli AG's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Cash Ratio of Orell Fussli AG was 152.86. The lowest was 9.56. And the median was 20.74.

XSWX:OFN's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 6.72
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.

Orell Fussli AG  (XSWX:OFN) Net Cash per Share Explanation

Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). 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.

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Orell Fussli AG Net Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orell Fussli AG's Net Cash per Share 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.

Orell Fussli AG Net Cash per Share Chart

Orell Fussli AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Cash per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.09 2.73 3.51 3.84 -2.92

Orell Fussli AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Net Cash per Share 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 3.51 -3.98 3.84 -2.51 -2.92

XSWX:OFN vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Net Cash per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Orell Fussli AG's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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.


Orell Fussli AG Price-to-Net-Cash vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Orell Fussli AG's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Orell Fussli AG's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.


XSWX:OFN
73GF Score
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Orell Fussli AG Net Cash per Share Calculation

In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.

Orell Fussli AG's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(82.199-76.262-11.652)/1.960
=-2.92

Orell Fussli AG's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(82.199-76.262-11.652)/1.960
=-2.92

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Cash per Share →
What does a Net Cash per Share of CHF-2.92 mean?
Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) has a Net Cash per Share of CHF-2.92 as of Dec. 2025. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Orell Fussli AG's Net Cash per Share has ranged from 9.56 to 152.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #999999 out of 260 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Orell Fussli AG's Net Cash per Share too high?
Orell Fussli AG's current Net Cash per Share is CHF-2.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.56 to a high of 152.86. Based on the distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #999999 out of 260 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Orell Fussli AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orell Fussli AG's Net Cash per Share compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #999999 out of 260 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Orell Fussli AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 6.72. Historically, Orell Fussli AG's own Net Cash per Share has ranged from 9.56 to 152.86 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Business Services company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Business Services companies is 6.72, based on 260 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orell Fussli AG's current Net Cash per Share is CHF-2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orell Fussli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF93.82, compared to a current price of CHF150.00 — trading 59.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is CHF-2.92. Orell Fussli AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN), the current Net Cash per Share is CHF-2.92 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF150.00 is trading 59.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF93.82. GuruFocus considers Orell Fussli AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:OFN:

  • Net Cash per Share: CHF-2.92
  • GF Value™: CHF93.82 vs. price of CHF150.00 (59.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100

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


Orell Fussli AG Business Description

Other Exchanges OFNz:UK0QME:UKOFH:Germany
Address Dietzingerstrasse 3, Zurich, CHE, CH-8036
Orell Fussli AG operates in the fields of security and education. The company provides security solutions for the state and citizens and is a Swiss player in the book retailing sector. In the area of security printing and serialisation, the company offers printing processes, equipment and services for the production and effective protection of banknotes, value documents and identity documents. With its publishing houses, it focuses on learning and legal media as well as books for children. Its segments include Security Printing, Industrial Systems, Book Retailing, and Other business areas.
73GF Score

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