Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) Net-Net Working Capital: €199.26 (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:DJ1 Daily Journal Corp FRA:DJ1
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Price €540.00
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What is Daily Journal Net-Net Working Capital?

Daily Journal FRA:DJ1 +3.85% 31 Net-Net Working Capital is €199.26 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DJ1 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €450.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,227 Software companies, Daily Journal ranks better than 80.28% 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.

Daily Journal's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €199.26.

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

FRA:DJ1's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
80.28% of 1227 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 6.96 vs FRA:DJ1: 3.00

Daily Journal  (FRA:DJ1) 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.


Daily Journal Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Daily Journal Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daily Journal'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.

Daily Journal Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Daily Journal Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Net-Net Working Capital
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Daily Journal Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 208.14 230.33 225.81 206.81 199.26

FRA:DJ1 vs IBTA, MITK, RSKD: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Daily Journal'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.


Daily Journal Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Daily Journal's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Daily Journal Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Daily Journal's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Sep. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(437.557+0.75 * 17.901+0.5 * 0-133.813
-0-0)/1.377
=230.33

Daily Journal's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(379.399+0.75 * 15.536+0.5 * 0-116.467
-0-0)/1.378
=199.26

* 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 €199.26 mean?
Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €199.26 as of Jun. 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 Daily Journal According to the industry distribution chart, Daily Journal ranks #242 out of 1227 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Daily Journal's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Daily Journal's current Net-Net Working Capital is €199.26. Based on the distribution chart, Daily Journal ranks #242 out of 1227 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daily Journal has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daily Journal's Net-Net Working Capital compare to IBTA and MITK?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Daily Journal ranks #242 out of 1227 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Daily Journal in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.96. 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 Software company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Software companies is 6.96, based on 1,227 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 Daily Journal For the Software industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daily Journal's current Net-Net Working Capital is €199.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daily Journal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €450.25, compared to a current price of €540.00 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €199.26. Daily Journal's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 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 Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €199.26 as of Jun. 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 Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daily Journal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €540.00 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €450.25. GuruFocus considers Daily Journal to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DJ1:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €199.26
  • GF Value™: €450.25 vs. price of €540.00 (19.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DJ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daily Journal Business Description

Other Exchanges DJCO:USA
Address 915 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90012
Daily Journal Corp publishes newspapers and websites covering California and Arizona and produces several specialized information services. The company operates in two segments: Traditional business and Journal Technologies which includes Journal Technologies, Inc. and Journal Technologies (Canada) Inc. It also serves as a newspaper representative specializing in public notice advertising. The majority of revenue is generated from the Traditional segment.
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