BRCB (Black Rock Coffee Bar) Net-Net Working Capital: $-15.34 (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Black Rock Coffee Bar Net-Net Working Capital?

Black Rock Coffee Bar BRCB +1.82% 10 Net-Net Working Capital is $-15.34 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BRCB with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 49 Restaurants companies, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranks worse than 2040814.29% 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.

Black Rock Coffee Bar's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-15.34.

The industry rank for Black Rock Coffee Bar's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

BRCB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: 15.64
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Black Rock Coffee Bar  (NAS:BRCB) 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.


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Black Rock Coffee Bar Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Black Rock Coffee Bar'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.

Black Rock Coffee Bar Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Black Rock Coffee Bar Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
-10.60 -14.09 -14.79

Black Rock Coffee Bar Quarterly Data
Dec23 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -14.74 -13.88 -14.79 -15.34

BRCB vs RICK, VENU, RRGB: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Black Rock Coffee Bar'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.


Black Rock Coffee Bar Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Black Rock Coffee Bar's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Black Rock Coffee Bar's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Black Rock Coffee Bar Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Black Rock Coffee Bar'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)
=(28.406+0.75 * 3.308+0.5 * 2.898-231.73
-0-59.031)/17.478
=-14.79

Black Rock Coffee Bar's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(20.018+0.75 * 2.516+0.5 * 3.256-239.753
-0-60.213)/18.017
=-15.34

* 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 $-15.34 mean?
Black Rock Coffee Bar (BRCB) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-15.34 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 Black Rock Coffee Bar According to the industry distribution chart, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranks #999999 out of 49 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Black Rock Coffee Bar's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Black Rock Coffee Bar's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-15.34. Based on the distribution chart, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranks #999999 out of 49 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Black Rock Coffee Bar has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Black Rock Coffee Bar's Net-Net Working Capital compare to RICK and VENU?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranks #999999 out of 49 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Black Rock Coffee Bar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 15.64. 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 Restaurants company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Restaurants companies is 15.64, based on 49 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 Black Rock Coffee Bar For the Restaurants industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 15.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Black Rock Coffee Bar's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-15.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Black Rock Coffee Bar stock overvalued right now?
Black Rock Coffee Bar (BRCB) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $-15.34. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-15.34. Black Rock Coffee Bar's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 with 2 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 Black Rock Coffee Bar (BRCB), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-15.34 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.

Black Rock Coffee Bar Business Description

Address 9170 East Bahia Drive, Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ, USA, 85260
Black Rock Coffee Bar Inc is an operator of guest-centric, drive-thru coffee bars offering premium caffeinated beverages and an elevated in-store experience crafted by its engaging baristas. The company offers wide variety of coffee from classic espresso-based drinks such as Lattes, Americanos, and Cappuccinos, as well as signature creations like the Caramel Blondie, Mexican Mocha, and Blackout. It offers a variety of savory and sweet items, including breakfast burritos, sausage cheddar sandwiches, banana bread, and glazed donut holes.
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