Hexagon AB (FRA:HXG) Net-Net Working Capital: €-0.61 (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:HXG Hexagon AB FRA:HXG
84 GF Score
Price €8.51
GF Value €6.79
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hexagon AB Net-Net Working Capital?

Hexagon AB FRA:HXG -1.62% 84 Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.61 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HXG with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,190 Hardware companies, Hexagon AB ranks worse than 84033.53% 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.

Hexagon AB's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.61.

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

FRA:HXG's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 9.32
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Hexagon AB  (FRA:HXG) 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.


Hexagon AB Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Hexagon AB Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hexagon 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.

Hexagon AB Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Hexagon 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 -1.43 -1.82 -1.87 -1.76 -1.87

Hexagon AB 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 -1.98 -1.97 -1.87 -1.15 -0.61

FRA:HXG vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Hexagon 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.


Hexagon AB Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hexagon AB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hexagon AB Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Hexagon 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)
=(758.2+0.75 * 1110.1+0.5 * 565.2-6851.6
-0-34)/2684.378
=-1.87

Hexagon AB'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)
=(2161.5+0.75 * 816.8+0.5 * 598.8-4680.8
-0-29)/2663.278
=-0.61

* 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 €-0.61 mean?
Hexagon AB (FRA:HXG) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-0.61 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 Hexagon AB According to the industry distribution chart, Hexagon AB ranks #999999 out of 1190 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Hexagon AB's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Hexagon AB's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.61. Based on the distribution chart, Hexagon AB ranks #999999 out of 1190 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hexagon AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexagon AB's Net-Net Working Capital compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hexagon AB ranks #999999 out of 1190 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Hexagon AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 9.32. 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 Hardware company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Hardware companies is 9.32, based on 1,190 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 Hexagon AB For the Hardware industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexagon AB's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexagon AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon AB (FRA:HXG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.79, compared to a current price of €8.51 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.61. Hexagon AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 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 Hexagon AB (FRA:HXG), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.61 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 Hexagon AB (FRA:HXG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.51 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.79. GuruFocus considers Hexagon AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HXG:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-0.61
  • GF Value™: €6.79 vs. price of €8.51 (25.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Hexagon AB Business Description

Address Lilla Bantorget 15, Stockholm, SWE, 111 23
Hexagon is the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining hardware such as sensors and measuring devices, software, and services. Customers are mainly in heavy industry, such as oil and gas, mining, construction, manufacturing, chemicals, and agriculture. Major products include measuring technology, mapping tools, and software. Around 40% of revenue is generated in the Americas, 35% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and the rest in Asia.
84GF Score

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