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Brookdale Senior LivingBKD -0.14%39 Net-Net Working Capital is $-23.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BKD with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Brookdale Senior Living ranks worse than 523559.69% 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.
Brookdale Senior Living's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-23.60.
The industry rank for Brookdale Senior Living's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
BKD's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 7.58 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE:BKD) 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.
Brookdale Senior Living Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Brookdale Senior Living Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brookdale Senior Living'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.
Brookdale Senior Living Net-Net Working Capital Chart
BKD vs NHC, OPCH, CON: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Brookdale Senior Living'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.
Brookdale Senior Living Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Brookdale Senior Living's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brookdale Senior Living'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 $-23.60 mean?
Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-23.60 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 Brookdale Senior Living According to the industry distribution chart, Brookdale Senior Living ranks #999999 out of 191 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Is Brookdale Senior Living's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Brookdale Senior Living's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-23.60. Based on the distribution chart, Brookdale Senior Living ranks #999999 out of 191 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Brookdale Senior Living has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookdale Senior Living's Net-Net Working Capital compare to NHC and OPCH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Brookdale Senior Living ranks #999999 out of 191 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Brookdale Senior Living in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.58. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.58, based on 191 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 Brookdale Senior Living For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brookdale Senior Living's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-23.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookdale Senior Living stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.25, compared to a current price of $14.60 — trading 133.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-23.60. Brookdale Senior Living's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Brookdale Senior Living (BKD), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-23.60 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 Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookdale Senior Living stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.60 is trading 133.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.25.
GuruFocus considers Brookdale Senior Living to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKD:
Net-Net Working Capital: $-23.60
GF Value™: $6.25 vs. price of $14.60 (133.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brookdale Senior Living Inc operates senior living communities throughout the United States. The company has three reportable segments: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRs). The majority of the revenue is generated from the Assisted Living and Memory Care segment, which offers housing and assistance with activities of daily living to its customers. The company generates revenue in the form of Resident Fees, which it receives in exchange for the services provided, and in the form of management fees from certain communities under contract in exchange for the management services provided.
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