Saul CentersBFS -2.34%78 Net-Net Working Capital is $-80.70 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BFS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 REITs companies, Saul Centers ranks worse than 862068.1% 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.
Saul Centers's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-80.70.
The industry rank for Saul Centers's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
BFS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the REITs industry.
Industry Median: 17.365 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Saul Centers (NYSE:BFS) 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.
Saul Centers Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Saul Centers Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saul Centers'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.
BFS vs WSR, ALX, PINE: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Saul Centers'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.
Saul Centers Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Saul Centers's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saul Centers'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 $-80.70 mean?
Saul Centers (BFS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-80.70 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 Saul Centers According to the industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #999999 out of 116 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Saul Centers' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Saul Centers' current Net-Net Working Capital is $-80.70. Based on the distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #999999 out of 116 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saul Centers has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saul Centers' Net-Net Working Capital compare to WSR and ALX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #999999 out of 116 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Saul Centers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 17.37. 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 REITs company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among REITs companies is 17.37, based on 116 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 Saul Centers For the REITs industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 17.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saul Centers's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-80.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saul Centers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers (BFS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.96, compared to a current price of $36.71 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-80.70. Saul Centers' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Saul Centers (BFS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-80.70 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 Saul Centers (BFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $36.71 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.96.
GuruFocus considers Saul Centers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BFS:
Net-Net Working Capital: $-80.70
GF Value™: $41.96 vs. price of $36.71 (12.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saul Centers Inc is a self-managed real estate investment trust which invests in, operates and develops retail and commercial properties. The company's portfolio includes community and neighbourhood shopping centres, office properties, and mixed-use properties. Properties are located in the Washington, D.C. and Batlimore metropolitan areas. Saul Centers operates through two business segments: Shopping Centers segment, which contribute the maximum portion of total revenue; and mixed-use properties.Mixed-Use Properties segment include office, retail and multi-family residential use.
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