Vianet Group (FRA:AS2) Net-Net Working Capital: €-0.04 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:AS2 Vianet Group PLC FRA:AS2
54 GF Score
Price €0.69
GF Value €0.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Vianet Group Net-Net Working Capital?

Vianet Group FRA:AS2 54 Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.04 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AS2 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 444 Business Services companies, Vianet Group ranks worse than 225225% 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.

Vianet Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.04.

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

FRA:AS2's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 5.585
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Vianet Group  (FRA:AS2) 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.


Vianet Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Vianet Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vianet 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.

Vianet Group Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Vianet Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
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Vianet Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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FRA:AS2 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Vianet 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.


Vianet Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Vianet Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vianet Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Vianet Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(3.916+0.75 * 2.953+0.5 * 1.467-7.972
-0-0)/28.425
=-0.04

Vianet 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)
=(3.916+0.75 * 2.953+0.5 * 1.467-7.972
-0-0)/28.425
=-0.04

* 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 €-0.04 mean?
Vianet Group (FRA:AS2) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-0.04 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 Vianet Group According to the industry distribution chart, Vianet Group ranks #999999 out of 444 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Vianet Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Vianet Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.04. Based on the distribution chart, Vianet Group ranks #999999 out of 444 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vianet Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vianet Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Vianet Group ranks #999999 out of 444 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Vianet Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.59. 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 Business Services company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Business Services companies is 5.59, based on 444 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 Vianet Group For the Business Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vianet Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vianet Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vianet Group (FRA:AS2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.90, compared to a current price of €0.69 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.04. Vianet Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Vianet Group (FRA:AS2), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.04 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 Vianet Group (FRA:AS2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vianet Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.69 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.90. GuruFocus considers Vianet Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AS2:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-0.04
  • GF Value™: €0.90 vs. price of €0.69 (23.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AS2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vianet Group Business Description

Other Exchanges VNET:UK
Address One Surtees Way, Surtees Business Park, Stockton on Tees, GBR, TS18 3HR
Vianet Group PLC is a provider of actionable management information and business insight created by combining data from the smart Internet of Things solutions and external information sources. Smart Zones include Data insight and actionable data services as well as design, product development, sale, and rental of fluid monitoring equipment. The business of the group is divided into two divisions: Smart Machines, Smart Zones and Corporate/Technology. The company generates maximum revenue from the Smart Zones segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum of the revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in the Rest of Europe and the United States/Canada.
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