Nike (CHIX:NKED) Net-Net Working Capital: €-3.65 (As of May. 2026)

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CHIX:NKED Nike Inc CHIX:NKED
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What is Nike Net-Net Working Capital?

Nike CHIX:NKED 62 Net-Net Working Capital is €-3.65 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NKED with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €65.99 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 370 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Nike ranks worse than 270270% 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.

Nike's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €-3.65.

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

CHIX:NKEd's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 5.195
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Nike  (CHIX:NKEd) 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.


Nike Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Nike Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nike'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.

Nike Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Nike Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.61 -3.32 -3.09 -4.17 -3.65

Nike Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -4.17 -4.37 -4.20 -4.09 -3.65

CHIX:NKED vs DECK, ONON, BIRK: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Nike'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.


Nike Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nike's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nike Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Nike's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: May. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(7727.112+0.75 * 5076.936+0.5 * 6420.856-20154.52
-0-0)/1483.499
=-3.65

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

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: May. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(7727.112+0.75 * 5076.936+0.5 * 6420.856-20154.52
-0-0)/1483.499
=-3.65

* 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 €-3.65 mean?
Nike (CHIX:NKED) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-3.65 as of May. 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 Nike According to the industry distribution chart, Nike ranks #999999 out of 370 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Nike's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Nike's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-3.65. Based on the distribution chart, Nike ranks #999999 out of 370 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nike has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nike's Net-Net Working Capital compare to DECK and ONON?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Nike ranks #999999 out of 370 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Nike in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.20. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.20, based on 370 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 Nike For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nike's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-3.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nike stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nike (CHIX:NKED) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €65.99, compared to a current price of €37.21 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-3.65. Nike's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Nike (CHIX:NKED), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-3.65 as of May. 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 Nike (CHIX:NKED) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nike stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €37.21 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €65.99. GuruFocus considers Nike to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:NKED:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-3.65
  • GF Value™: €65.99 vs. price of €37.21 (43.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Nike Business Description

Address One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, OR, USA, 97005-6453
Nike is the largest athletic footwear and apparel brand in the world. Footwear generates about two-thirds of its sales. Key performance footwear categories include basketball, running, and football (soccer). Its brands include Nike, Jordan (premium athletic footwear and clothing), NikeSkims (women's athleisure), and Converse (casual footwear). Nike sells products worldwide through company-owned stores, franchised stores (including about 5,500 in China), and third-party retailers. The firm also operates e-commerce platforms in more than 40 countries. Nearly all its production is outsourced to contract manufacturers in more than 30 countries. Nike was founded in 1964 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon.
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