Active Biotech AB (FRA:BTP) Net-Net Working Capital: €0.16 (As of Mar. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

FRA:BTP Active Biotech AB FRA:BTP
34 GF Score
Price €0.45
GF Value €0.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
View Full Analysis

What is Active Biotech AB Net-Net Working Capital?

Active Biotech AB FRA:BTP -5.51% 34 Net-Net Working Capital is €0.16 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BTP with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 859 Biotechnology companies, Active Biotech AB ranks better than 68.34% 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.

Active Biotech AB's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.16.

The industry rank for Active Biotech AB's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:BTP's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
68.34% of 859 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 5.29 vs FRA:BTP: 2.78

Active Biotech AB  (FRA:BTP) 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.


Active Biotech AB Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Active Biotech AB Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Active Biotech 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.

Active Biotech AB Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Active Biotech AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.59 0.28 0.20 0.11 0.18

Active Biotech AB 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 0.10 0.04 0.00 0.18 0.16

FRA:BTP vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Active Biotech 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.


Active Biotech AB Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Active Biotech AB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Active Biotech AB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


FRA:BTP
34GF Score
Active Biotech AB FRA:BTP
Net-Net Working Capital is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Active Biotech AB Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Active Biotech AB'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)
=(5.982+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-1.342
-0-0)/26.361
=0.18

Active Biotech AB'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)
=(4.948+0.75 * 0.251+0.5 * 0-1.021
-0-0)/26.361
=0.16

* 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 €0.16 mean?
Active Biotech AB (FRA:BTP) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €0.16 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 Active Biotech AB According to the industry distribution chart, Active Biotech AB ranks #272 out of 859 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Active Biotech AB's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Active Biotech AB's current Net-Net Working Capital is €0.16. Based on the distribution chart, Active Biotech AB ranks #272 out of 859 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Active Biotech AB has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Active Biotech AB's Net-Net Working Capital compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Active Biotech AB ranks #272 out of 859 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts Active Biotech AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.29. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Biotechnology companies is 5.29, based on 859 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 Active Biotech AB For the Biotechnology industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Active Biotech AB's current Net-Net Working Capital is €0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Active Biotech AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Active Biotech AB (FRA:BTP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.13, compared to a current price of €0.45 — trading 242.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €0.16. Active Biotech AB's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Active Biotech AB (FRA:BTP), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €0.16 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 Active Biotech AB (FRA:BTP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Active Biotech AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.45 is trading 242.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.13. GuruFocus considers Active Biotech AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BTP:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €0.16
  • GF Value™: €0.13 vs. price of €0.45 (242.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Active Biotech AB Business Description

Other Exchanges ACTI:Sweden0GQU:UK
Address Scheelevagen 22, P.O. Box 724, Lund, SWE, 223 63
Active Biotech AB focuses on the research and development of pharmaceuticals products within medical areas including neurodegenerative diseases, autoimmune/inflammatory disease and various forms of cancer. Its project portfolio contains both small molecules that are orally active immunomodulatory agents and antibody based immunotherapy. Its project portfolio includes both small orally active immunomodulatory molecules and antibody-based immunotherapy. Its pipeline products are: Tasquinimod, Laquinimod, and Naptumomab.
34GF Score

Get the complete analysis for FRA:BTP

Net-Net Working Capital is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€0.45
Price
€0.13
GF Value