The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) Net-Net Working Capital: €-27.45 (As of Apr. 2026)

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FRA:CSC The Campbell's Co FRA:CSC
58 GF Score
Price €20.10
GF Value €34.50
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is The Campbell's Co Net-Net Working Capital?

The Campbell's Co FRA:CSC +7.60% 58 Net-Net Working Capital is €-27.45 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CSC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Campbell's Co ranks worse than 150602.26% 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.

The Campbell's Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €-27.45.

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

FRA:CSC's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 6.53
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

The Campbell's Co  (FRA:CSC) 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.


The Campbell's Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


The Campbell's Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Campbell's Co'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.

The Campbell's Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

The Campbell's Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Net-Net Working Capital
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The Campbell's Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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FRA:CSC vs PPC, CAG, LW: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Campbell's Co'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.


The Campbell's Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Campbell's Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Campbell's Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

The Campbell's Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jul. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(113.124+0.75 * 463.637+0.5 * 1220.368-9420.144
-0-1.714)/298.130
=-28.01

The Campbell's Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(343.71+0.75 * 471.96+0.5 * 1240.605-9500.76
-0-1.71)/298.146
=-27.45

* 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 €-27.45 mean?
The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-27.45 as of Apr. 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 The Campbell's Co According to the industry distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #999999 out of 664 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is The Campbell's Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
The Campbell's Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-27.45. Based on the distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #999999 out of 664 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Campbell's Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Campbell's Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to PPC and CAG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #999999 out of 664 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places The Campbell's Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.53. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.53, based on 664 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 The Campbell's Co For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Campbell's Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-27.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Campbell's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.50, compared to a current price of €20.10 — trading 41.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-27.45. The Campbell's Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-27.45 as of Apr. 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 The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Campbell's Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €20.10 is trading 41.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €34.50. GuruFocus considers The Campbell's Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CSC:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-27.45
  • GF Value™: €34.50 vs. price of €20.10 (41.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs

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


The Campbell's Co Business Description

Address 1 Campbell Place, Camden, NJ, USA, 08103-1799
Over the past 150-plus years, Campbell's has evolved into a leading domestic packaged food manufacturer, with a portfolio that extends beyond its iconic red-and-white labeled canned soup. In fiscal 2025 (July year-end), snacks accounted for 43% of its revenue, followed by soup (27%), other simple meals (23%), and beverages (7%). Beyond its namesake, its brands include Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Snyder's of Hanover, Swanson, Pacific Foods, Prego, Pace, V8, and, most recently, Rao's (a deal that closed in 2024). Around 90% of its revenue results from the US and the remainder from Canada and Latin America.
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