BYLOF (Big Yellow Group) Net-Net Working Capital: $-3.70 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BYLOF Big Yellow Group PLC BYLOF
75 GF Score
Price $11.50
GF Value $14.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Big Yellow Group Net-Net Working Capital?

Big Yellow Group BYLOF -2.54% 75 Net-Net Working Capital is $-3.70 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BYLOF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 115 REITs companies, Big Yellow Group ranks worse than 869564.35% 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.

Big Yellow Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.70.

The industry rank for Big Yellow Group's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

BYLOF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the REITs industry.
Industry Median: 18.21
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Big Yellow Group  (OTCPK:BYLOF) 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.


Big Yellow Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Big Yellow Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Big Yellow Group'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.

Big Yellow Group Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Big Yellow Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.41 -3.69 -2.89 -2.99 -3.70

Big Yellow Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.89 -2.89 -2.99 -3.53 -3.70

BYLOF vs PLD, PSA, EXR: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Big Yellow Group'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.


Big Yellow Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Big Yellow Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Big Yellow Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Big Yellow Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Big Yellow Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(12.299+0.75 * 2.841+0.5 * 0.503-739.951
-0-0)/195.959
=-3.70

Big Yellow Group'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)
=(12.299+0.75 * 2.841+0.5 * 0.503-739.951
-0-0)/195.959
=-3.70

* 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 $-3.70 mean?
Big Yellow Group (BYLOF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-3.70 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 Big Yellow Group According to the industry distribution chart, Big Yellow Group ranks #999999 out of 115 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Big Yellow Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Big Yellow Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-3.70. Based on the distribution chart, Big Yellow Group ranks #999999 out of 115 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Big Yellow Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big Yellow Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to PLD and PSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Big Yellow Group ranks #999999 out of 115 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Big Yellow Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 18.21. 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 18.21, based on 115 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 Big Yellow Group For the REITs industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 18.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Big Yellow Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-3.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big Yellow Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Yellow Group (BYLOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.18, compared to a current price of $11.50 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-3.70. Big Yellow Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Big Yellow Group (BYLOF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-3.70 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 Big Yellow Group (BYLOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Yellow Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.50 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.18. GuruFocus considers Big Yellow Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BYLOF:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-3.70
  • GF Value™: $14.18 vs. price of $11.50 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Big Yellow Group Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges BYGl:UKBYG:UKB9Y:Germany
Address Bridge Road, 2 The Deans, Bagshot, London, Surrey, GBR, GU19 5AT
Big Yellow Group PLC operates a portfolio of modern, purpose-built self-storage stores. The Group provides self storage solutions for domestic and business customers, including storage space, flexi offices, dedicated office space, delivery acceptance, forklifting, courier arrangement services, and the sale of boxes and packing materials. The Group operates Big Yellow stores and Armadillo stores across the United Kingdom, with a focus on London and the South East. The Group operates in one segment, the provision of self-storage and related services.
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