BFAAD (Bufab AB) Net-Net Working Capital: $-1.43 (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Bufab AB Net-Net Working Capital?

Bufab AB BFAAD 88 Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.43 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BFAAD with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.94. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 56 Industrial Distribution companies, Bufab AB ranks worse than 1785712.5% 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.

Bufab AB's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.43.

The industry rank for Bufab AB's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

BFAAD's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 6.905
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Bufab AB  (OTCPK:BFAAD) 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.


Bufab AB Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Bufab AB Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bufab AB'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.

Bufab AB Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Bufab AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.19 -1.70 -1.34 -1.27 -1.53

Bufab AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Net-Net Working Capital 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 -1.25 -1.13 -1.53 -1.40 -1.43

BFAAD vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bufab AB'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.


Bufab AB Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bufab AB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bufab AB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Bufab AB Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Bufab AB'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)
=(22.058+0.75 * 146.769+0.5 * 292.355-569.43
-0-0)/189.787
=-1.53

Bufab AB's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(28.69+0.75 * 214.177+0.5 * 282.697-601.86
-0-0)/189.673
=-1.43

* 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 $-1.43 mean?
Bufab AB (BFAAD) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-1.43 as of Jun. 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 Bufab AB According to the industry distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #999999 out of 56 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Is Bufab AB's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Bufab AB's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.43. Based on the distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #999999 out of 56 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bufab AB has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bufab AB's Net-Net Working Capital compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #999999 out of 56 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Bufab AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.91. 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 Distribution company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Industrial Distribution companies is 6.91, based on 56 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 Bufab AB For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bufab AB's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bufab AB stock overvalued right now?
Bufab AB (BFAAD) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $-1.43. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.94, compared to a current price of $8.57 — trading 44.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.43. Bufab AB's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Bufab AB (BFAAD), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.43 as of Jun. 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 Bufab AB (BFAAD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bufab AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.57 is trading 44.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.94.

Key valuation signals for BFAAD:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-1.43
  • GF Value™: $5.94 vs. price of $8.57 (44.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Bufab AB Business Description

Address Box 2266, Varnamo, SWE, SE-331 02
Bufab AB is a trading company. The company offers its customers a full-service solution as a Supply Chain Partner for sourcing, quality control, and logistics for C-parts screws, nuts, and washers. The group serves a variety of industries, including telecommunication, automotive, furniture, offshore, refining industry, and construction sector. Its operational segments are: Europe North&East, Europe West, Americas, UK/Ireland and Asia-Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Segment Europe North&East comprises operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, the Baltic States, Slovakia, Romania and a sourcing office in China.
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