Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) Net-Net Working Capital: kr-37.63 (As of Apr. 2026)

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CHIX:RUSTAS Rusta AB (publ) CHIX:RUSTAS
63 GF Score
Price kr78.18
GF Value kr87.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Rusta AB (publ) Net-Net Working Capital?

Rusta AB (publ) CHIX:RUSTAS 63 Net-Net Working Capital is kr-37.63 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RUSTAS with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of kr87.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 327 Retail - Cyclical companies, Rusta AB (publ) ranks worse than 305810.09% 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.

Rusta AB (publ)'s Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was kr-37.63.

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

CHIX:RUSTAs's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 6.05
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Rusta AB (publ)  (CHIX:RUSTAs) 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.


Rusta AB (publ) Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Rusta AB (publ) Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rusta AB (publ)'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.

Rusta AB (publ) Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Rusta AB (publ) Annual Data
Trend Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -35.13 -40.06 -39.66 -39.23 -37.63

Rusta AB (publ) Quarterly Data
Apr21 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -39.23 -37.05 -38.11 -35.27 -37.63

CHIX:RUSTAS vs DDS: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Rusta AB (publ)'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.


Rusta AB (publ) Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rusta AB (publ)'s Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rusta AB (publ)'s Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


CHIX:RUSTAS
63GF Score
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Rusta AB (publ) Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Rusta AB (publ)'s Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Apr. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(160+0.75 * 20+0.5 * 3034-7447
-0-0)/152.952
=-37.63

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

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(160+0.75 * 20+0.5 * 3034-7447
-0-0)/152.952
=-37.63

* 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-37.63 mean?
Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of kr-37.63 as of Apr. 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 Rusta AB (publ) According to the industry distribution chart, Rusta AB (publ) ranks #999999 out of 327 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Rusta AB (publ)'s Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Rusta AB (publ)'s current Net-Net Working Capital is kr-37.63. Based on the distribution chart, Rusta AB (publ) ranks #999999 out of 327 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rusta AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rusta AB (publ)'s Net-Net Working Capital compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Rusta AB (publ) ranks #999999 out of 327 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Rusta AB (publ) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.05. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.05, based on 327 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 Rusta AB (publ) For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rusta AB (publ)'s current Net-Net Working Capital is kr-37.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rusta AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr87.35, compared to a current price of kr78.18 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is kr-37.63. Rusta AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is kr-37.63 as of Apr. 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 Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rusta AB (publ) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr78.18 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr87.35. GuruFocus considers Rusta AB (publ) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RUSTAS:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: kr-37.63
  • GF Value™: kr87.35 vs. price of kr78.18 (10.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Rusta AB (publ) Business Description

Other Exchanges RUSTA:Sweden
Address Kanalvagen 12, 4th floor, Box 5064, Upplands Vasby, SWE, SE-194 05
Rusta AB (publ) is a dominant company in the Nordic variety hard discount market. The company offers a wide and carefully selected range of home and leisure products, with good quality at low prices. It has a wide multi-geographic presence with a network of stores across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Germany.
63GF Score

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