Instalco AB (CHIX:INSTAS) Net-Net Working Capital: kr-20.80 (As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:INSTAS Instalco AB CHIX:INSTAS
89 GF Score
Price kr37.36
GF Value kr35.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Instalco AB Net-Net Working Capital?

Instalco AB CHIX:INSTAS 89 Net-Net Working Capital is kr-20.80 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:INSTAS with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of kr35.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 480 Construction companies, Instalco AB ranks worse than 208333.13% 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.

Instalco AB's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr-20.80.

The industry rank for Instalco AB's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:INSTAs's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 6.185
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Instalco AB  (CHIX:INSTAs) 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.


Instalco AB Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Instalco AB Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Instalco AB'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.

Instalco AB Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Instalco AB 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 -12.57 -17.29 -21.13 -20.21 -19.44

Instalco AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -21.00 -21.06 -19.44 -20.18 -20.80

CHIX:INSTAS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Instalco AB'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.


Instalco AB Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Instalco AB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Instalco AB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Instalco AB Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Instalco AB'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)
=(348+0.75 * 1839+0.5 * 188-6869
-0-170)/268.444
=-19.44

Instalco AB's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(4+0.75 * 2009+0.5 * 0-6859
-0-235)/268.444
=-20.80

* 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 kr-20.80 mean?
Instalco AB (CHIX:INSTAS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of kr-20.80 as of Jun. 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 Instalco AB According to the industry distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #999999 out of 480 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Instalco AB's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Instalco AB's current Net-Net Working Capital is kr-20.80. Based on the distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #999999 out of 480 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Instalco AB has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Instalco AB's Net-Net Working Capital compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #999999 out of 480 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Instalco AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.19. 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 Construction company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Construction companies is 6.19, based on 480 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 Instalco AB For the Construction industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Instalco AB's current Net-Net Working Capital is kr-20.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Instalco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instalco AB (CHIX:INSTAS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr35.70, compared to a current price of kr37.36 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is kr-20.80. Instalco AB's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 9 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 Instalco AB (CHIX:INSTAS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is kr-20.80 as of Jun. 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 Instalco AB (CHIX:INSTAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instalco AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr37.36 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr35.70. GuruFocus considers Instalco AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:INSTAS:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: kr-20.80
  • GF Value™: kr35.70 vs. price of kr37.36 (4.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Instalco AB Business Description

Address Sveavagen 56 C, Stockholm, SWE, 111 34
Instalco AB is engaged in installation, service and maintenance of real estate and facilities in Sweden, Norway and Finland. The company performs technical installation and service within the areas of electrical, heating and plumbing systems, as well as ventilation and cooling systems. The Group has two operating segments: Sweden and Rest of Nordics. Its revenue stems from sales of the execution of installations, construction contracts and service contracts.
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