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Henry ScheinHSIC +1.11%81 Net-Net Working Capital is $-48.97 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HSIC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $84.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 28 Medical Distribution companies, Henry Schein ranks worse than 3571425% 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.
Henry Schein's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-48.97.
The industry rank for Henry Schein's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
HSIC's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Medical Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 6.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Henry Schein (NAS:HSIC) 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.
Henry Schein Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Henry Schein Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henry Schein'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.
HSIC vs AHG, ACH, FOCL: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Henry Schein'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.
Henry Schein Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Henry Schein's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henry Schein'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 $-48.97 mean?
Henry Schein (HSIC) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-48.97 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 Henry Schein According to the industry distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #999999 out of 28 companies in the Medical Distribution industry.
Is Henry Schein's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Henry Schein's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-48.97. Based on the distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #999999 out of 28 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Henry Schein has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henry Schein's Net-Net Working Capital compare to AHG and ACH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #999999 out of 28 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Henry Schein in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.40. 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Medical Distribution companies is 6.40, based on 28 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 Henry Schein For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henry Schein's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-48.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henry Schein stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henry Schein (HSIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $84.11, compared to a current price of $85.47 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-48.97. Henry Schein's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 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 Henry Schein (HSIC), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-48.97 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 Henry Schein (HSIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henry Schein stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $85.47 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $84.11.
GuruFocus considers Henry Schein to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HSIC:
Net-Net Working Capital: $-48.97
GF Value™: $84.11 vs. price of $85.47 (1.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Henry Schein Inc is a solutions company for healthcare professionals. It offers healthcare equipment, products, and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners, as well as alternative sites of care. The company's reportable segments are: Global Distribution and Value-Added Services, Global Specialty Products, and Global Technology. It generates maximum revenue from the Global Distribution and Value-Added Services segment, which includes distribution to the dental and medical markets of national brand and corporate brand merchandise, as well as equipment and related technical services. This segment also includes value-added services such as financial services, continuing education services, consulting, and other practice services.
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