CVGI (Commercial Vehicle Group) Net-Net Working Capital: $-3.37 (As of Mar. 2026)

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CVGI Commercial Vehicle Group Inc CVGI
45 GF Score
Price $4.77
GF Value $2.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Commercial Vehicle Group Net-Net Working Capital?

Commercial Vehicle Group CVGI -2.25% 45 Net-Net Working Capital is $-3.37 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CVGI with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 384 Vehicles & Parts companies, Commercial Vehicle Group ranks worse than 260416.41% 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.

Commercial Vehicle Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.37.

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

CVGI's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 7.395
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Commercial Vehicle Group  (NAS:CVGI) 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.


Commercial Vehicle Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Commercial Vehicle Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Commercial Vehicle 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.

Commercial Vehicle Group Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Commercial Vehicle Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
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Commercial Vehicle Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -3.32 -3.04 -3.03 -2.96 -3.37

CVGI vs CAAS, INVZ, SRI: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Commercial Vehicle 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.


Commercial Vehicle Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Commercial Vehicle Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Commercial Vehicle Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Commercial Vehicle Group'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)
=(33.282+0.75 * 86.262+0.5 * 118.557-258.357
-0-0)/34.186
=-2.96

Commercial Vehicle 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)
=(28.684+0.75 * 100.85+0.5 * 121.607-281.561
-0-0)/34.552
=-3.37

* 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 $-3.37 mean?
Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-3.37 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 Commercial Vehicle Group According to the industry distribution chart, Commercial Vehicle Group ranks #999999 out of 384 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Commercial Vehicle Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Commercial Vehicle Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-3.37. Based on the distribution chart, Commercial Vehicle Group ranks #999999 out of 384 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Commercial Vehicle Group has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Commercial Vehicle Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to CAAS and INVZ?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Commercial Vehicle Group ranks #999999 out of 384 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Commercial Vehicle Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.40. 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 7.40, based on 384 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 Commercial Vehicle Group For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Commercial Vehicle Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-3.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Commercial Vehicle Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.73, compared to a current price of $4.77 — trading 74.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-3.37. Commercial Vehicle Group's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-3.37 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 Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commercial Vehicle Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.77 is trading 74.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.73. GuruFocus considers Commercial Vehicle Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CVGI:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-3.37
  • GF Value™: $2.73 vs. price of $4.77 (74.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Commercial Vehicle Group Business Description

Other Exchanges FDU:Germany
Address 7800 Walton Parkway, New Albany, OH, USA, 43054
Commercial Vehicle Group Inc and its subsidiaries are a globalised provider of systems, assemblies, and components to international commercial vehicle markets and electric vehicle markets. It delivers real solutions to complex design, engineering, and manufacturing problems while creating positive change for customers, industries, and communities it serves. The company has its manufacturing operations in the United States, Mexico, China, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Morocco, Thailand, India, and Australia. Organisations' products are mainly sold in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. It has three segments: Global Seating Segment, Global Electrical systmem, and Trim Systems and Components Segment, with the majority of revenue from Global Seating Segment.
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