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.
Volvo Car AB's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-44.67.
The industry rank for Volvo Car AB's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:VOLCBs's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 8.24 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Volvo Car AB (CHIX:VOLCBs) 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.
Volvo Car AB Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Volvo Car AB Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Volvo Car 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.
CHIX:VOLCBS vs TSLA, GM, F: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Volvo Car 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.
Volvo Car AB Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Volvo Car AB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Volvo Car AB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.
* 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-44.67 mean?
Volvo Car AB (CHIX:VOLCBS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of kr-44.67 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 Volvo Car AB According to the industry distribution chart, Volvo Car AB ranks #999999 out of 385 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Volvo Car AB's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Volvo Car AB's current Net-Net Working Capital is kr-44.67. Based on the distribution chart, Volvo Car AB ranks #999999 out of 385 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Volvo Car AB has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volvo Car AB's Net-Net Working Capital compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Volvo Car AB ranks #999999 out of 385 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Volvo Car AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.24. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.24, based on 385 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 Volvo Car AB For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volvo Car AB's current Net-Net Working Capital is kr-44.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volvo Car AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo Car AB (CHIX:VOLCBS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr25.09, compared to a current price of kr20.47 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is kr-44.67. Volvo Car AB's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Volvo Car AB (CHIX:VOLCBS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is kr-44.67 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 Volvo Car AB (CHIX:VOLCBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo Car AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr20.47 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr25.09.
GuruFocus considers Volvo Car AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:VOLCBS:
Net-Net Working Capital: kr-44.67
GF Value™: kr25.09 vs. price of kr20.47 (18.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:VOLCBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Volvo Car AB manufactures, designs, and supplies automobiles. The company offers a wide range of cars. Geographically, it has a presence in China, the USA; Sweden; Germany; the United Kingdom; Japan, and South Korea. The company generates maximum revenue from the sale of new cars.
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