BioLife SolutionsBLFS -2.61%72 Net-Net Working Capital is $1.61 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BLFS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 423 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, BioLife Solutions ranks worse than 78.96% 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.
BioLife Solutions's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.61.
The industry rank for BioLife Solutions's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
BLFS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked worse than 78.96% of 423
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 6.81
vs BLFS: 16.89
BioLife Solutions (NAS:BLFS) 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.
BioLife Solutions Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
BioLife Solutions Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BioLife Solutions'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.
BLFS vs STAA, ATRC, KMTS: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, BioLife Solutions'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.
BioLife Solutions Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, BioLife Solutions's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BioLife Solutions'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 $1.61 mean?
BioLife Solutions (BLFS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $1.61 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 BioLife Solutions According to the industry distribution chart, BioLife Solutions ranks #334 out of 423 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is BioLife Solutions' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
BioLife Solutions' current Net-Net Working Capital is $1.61. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.81. BioLife Solutions' value of $1.61 is 76.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BioLife Solutions ranks #334 out of 423 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BioLife Solutions has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BioLife Solutions' Net-Net Working Capital compare to STAA and ATRC?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, BioLife Solutions ranks #334 out of 423 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places BioLife Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.81. BioLife Solutions' value of $1.61 is 76.4% below this benchmark. 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 Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 6.81, based on 423 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. BioLife Solutions's current Net-Net Working Capital of $1.61 is 76.4% below the industry median. 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 BioLife Solutions For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BioLife Solutions's current Net-Net Working Capital is $1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BioLife Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BioLife Solutions (BLFS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.74, compared to a current price of $27.19 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $1.61 and 76.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 6.81. BioLife Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 BioLife Solutions (BLFS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $1.61 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 BioLife Solutions (BLFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BioLife Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $27.19 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.74.
GuruFocus considers BioLife Solutions to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BLFS:
Net-Net Working Capital: $1.61
GF Value™: $28.74 vs. price of $27.19 (5.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#334 of 423)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BioLife Solutions Inc is a life sciences company that develops, manufactures, and markets bioproduction products and services that are designed to improve quality and de-risk biologic manufacturing, distribution, and transportation in the cell and gene therapy ("CGT") industry. The company provides solutions such as Cell Processing, Cold Chain, and Thawing. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Cell Processing through the biopreservation product "CryoStor". Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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