FLES (Auto Parts 4Less Group) Net-Net Working Capital: $-3.97 (As of Oct. 2023)

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What is Auto Parts 4Less Group Net-Net Working Capital?

Auto Parts 4Less Group FLES 12 Net-Net Working Capital is $-3.97 as of Oct. 2023. GuruFocus rates FLES with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

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.

Auto Parts 4Less Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2023 was $-3.97.

The industry rank for Auto Parts 4Less Group's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

FLES's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 7.465
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Auto Parts 4Less Group  (OTCPK:FLES) 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.


Auto Parts 4Less Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Auto Parts 4Less Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Auto Parts 4Less 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.

Auto Parts 4Less Group Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Auto Parts 4Less Group Annual Data
Trend Jan14 Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23
Net-Net Working Capital
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Auto Parts 4Less Group Quarterly Data
Jan19 Apr19 Jul19 Oct19 Jan20 Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23
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 -9.03 -11.36 -9.42 -9.91 -3.97

FLES vs REII, MBLY, APTV: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Auto Parts 4Less 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.


Auto Parts 4Less Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Auto Parts 4Less Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Auto Parts 4Less Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Auto Parts 4Less Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Auto Parts 4Less Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2023 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jan. 2023 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.005+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0.05-21.811
-0-0)/1.918
=-11.36

Auto Parts 4Less Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2023 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Oct. 2023 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.012+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0.033-28.175
-0-0)/7.082
=-3.97

* 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 $-3.97 mean?
Auto Parts 4Less Group (FLES) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-3.97 as of Oct. 2023. 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 Auto Parts 4Less Group
Is Auto Parts 4Less Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Auto Parts 4Less Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-3.97. Overall, Auto Parts 4Less Group has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Auto Parts 4Less Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to REII and MBLY?
Auto Parts 4Less Group's Net-Net Working Capital of $-3.97 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.47. 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 7.47, 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 Auto Parts 4Less Group For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Auto Parts 4Less Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-3.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Auto Parts 4Less Group stock overvalued right now?
Auto Parts 4Less Group (FLES) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $-3.97. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-3.97. Auto Parts 4Less Group's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Auto Parts 4Less Group (FLES), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-3.97 as of Oct. 2023. 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.

Auto Parts 4Less Group Business Description

Address 106 W. Mayflower, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 89030
Auto Parts 4Less Group Inc is an e-commerce auto parts sales company. It offers parts and accessories that are manufactured, sold, and distributed for cars, light trucks, and other passenger vehicles motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, boats, and others.
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