Famous BrandsFMBRY 80 Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.50 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FMBRY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.20. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 80 Retail - Defensive companies, Famous Brands ranks worse than 1249998.75% 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.
Famous Brands's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $-1.50.
The industry rank for Famous Brands's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
FMBRY's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 5.475 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Famous Brands (OTCPK:FMBRY) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation
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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.
Famous Brands Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Famous Brands Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Famous Brands'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.
FMBRY vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Famous Brands'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 $-1.50 mean?
Famous Brands (FMBRY) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-1.50 as of Feb. 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 Famous Brands According to the industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #999999 out of 80 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is Famous Brands' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Famous Brands' current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.50. Based on the distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #999999 out of 80 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' Net-Net Working Capital compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #999999 out of 80 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Famous Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.48. 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 - Defensive company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Retail - Defensive companies is 5.48, based on 80 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 Famous Brands For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Famous Brands's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Famous Brands (FMBRY) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $-1.50. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.20, compared to a current price of $6.60 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.50. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Famous Brands (FMBRY), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.50 as of Feb. 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 Famous Brands (FMBRY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.60 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.20.
Key valuation signals for FMBRY:
Net-Net Working Capital: $-1.50
GF Value™: $7.20 vs. price of $6.60 (8.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FMBRY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
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