Itausa Investimentos ITAU (BSP:ITSA3) Net-Net Working Capital: R$-1.39 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:ITSA3 Itausa Investimentos ITAU SA BSP:ITSA3
74 GF Score
Price R$13.92
GF Value R$10.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Itausa Investimentos ITAU Net-Net Working Capital?

Itausa Investimentos ITAU BSP:ITSA3 +1.02% 74 Net-Net Working Capital is R$-1.39 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:ITSA3 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R$10.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 113 Conglomerates companies, Itausa Investimentos ITAU ranks worse than 884954.87% 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.

Itausa Investimentos ITAU's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-1.39.

The industry rank for Itausa Investimentos ITAU's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:ITSA3's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 5.91
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Itausa Investimentos ITAU  (BSP:ITSA3) 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.


Itausa Investimentos ITAU Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Itausa Investimentos ITAU Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Itausa Investimentos ITAU'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.

Itausa Investimentos ITAU Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Itausa Investimentos ITAU 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 -1.17 -1.41 -1.18 -1.39 -1.32

Itausa Investimentos ITAU Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -1.40 -1.38 -1.23 -1.32 -1.39

BSP:ITSA3 vs MMM, HON: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Itausa Investimentos ITAU'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.


Itausa Investimentos ITAU Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Itausa Investimentos ITAU's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Itausa Investimentos ITAU's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Itausa Investimentos ITAU Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Itausa Investimentos ITAU'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)
=(5919+0.75 * 1084+0.5 * 1712-17808
-0-4624)/11211.347
=-1.32

Itausa Investimentos ITAU'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)
=(6971+0.75 * 1161+0.5 * 1740-19545
-0-4762)/11211.347
=-1.39

* 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 R$-1.39 mean?
Itausa Investimentos ITAU (BSP:ITSA3) has a Net-Net Working Capital of R$-1.39 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 Itausa Investimentos ITAU According to the industry distribution chart, Itausa Investimentos ITAU ranks #999999 out of 113 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is Itausa Investimentos ITAU's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Itausa Investimentos ITAU's current Net-Net Working Capital is R$-1.39. Based on the distribution chart, Itausa Investimentos ITAU ranks #999999 out of 113 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Itausa Investimentos ITAU has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Itausa Investimentos ITAU's Net-Net Working Capital compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Itausa Investimentos ITAU ranks #999999 out of 113 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Itausa Investimentos ITAU in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.91. 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Conglomerates companies is 5.91, based on 113 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 Itausa Investimentos ITAU For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Itausa Investimentos ITAU's current Net-Net Working Capital is R$-1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Itausa Investimentos ITAU stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Itausa Investimentos ITAU (BSP:ITSA3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$10.21, compared to a current price of R$13.92 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is R$-1.39. Itausa Investimentos ITAU's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Itausa Investimentos ITAU (BSP:ITSA3), the current Net-Net Working Capital is R$-1.39 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 Itausa Investimentos ITAU (BSP:ITSA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Itausa Investimentos ITAU stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$13.92 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$10.21. GuruFocus considers Itausa Investimentos ITAU to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:ITSA3:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: R$-1.39
  • GF Value™: R$10.21 vs. price of R$13.92 (36.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ITSA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Itausa Investimentos ITAU Business Description

Other Exchanges ITSA4:Brazil
Address Avenue Paulista, 1938, 5th Floor, Bela Vista, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 01310-200
Itausa Investimentos ITAU SA is a Brazilian investment holding company. The purpose of the company is to hold equity interests in other companies, in Brazil or abroad, for investment in any sectors of the economy, including through investment funds, disseminating among its investees its principles of appreciation of human capital, governance, and ethics in business. Its portfolio consists of brands such as Itau Unibanco, Motiva, Alpargatas, Aegea, Copa Energia, and Nova Transportadora do Sudeste (NTS). The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from Itau Unibanco, which is a banking institution that offers, directly or using its subsidiaries, a broad range of credit products and other financial services to a diversified individual & corporate client base in Brazil and abroad.
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