Kps AG (FRA:KSC) Net-Net Working Capital: €-1.21 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:KSC Kps AG FRA:KSC
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Price €0.20
GF Value €0.87
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What is Kps AG Net-Net Working Capital?

Kps AG FRA:KSC -0.49% 34 Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.21 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KSC with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,258 Software companies, Kps AG ranks worse than 79491.18% 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.

Kps AG's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.21.

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

FRA:KSC's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 6.795
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Kps AG  (FRA:KSC) 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.


Kps AG Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Kps AG Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kps AG'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.

Kps AG Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Kps AG Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.54 -1.34 -1.79 -1.24 -1.24

Kps AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -1.43 -1.24 -1.23 -1.24 -1.21

FRA:KSC vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Kps AG'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.


Kps AG Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Software Industry

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

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


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Kps AG Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Kps AG'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)
=(9.224+0.75 * 18.147+0.5 * 0-73.863
-0-0)/41.153
=-1.24

Kps AG'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)
=(2.99+0.75 * 16.75+0.5 * 0-65.517
-0-0)/41.153
=-1.21

* 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 €-1.21 mean?
Kps AG (FRA:KSC) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-1.21 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 Kps AG According to the industry distribution chart, Kps AG ranks #999999 out of 1258 companies in the Software industry.
Is Kps AG's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Kps AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.21. Based on the distribution chart, Kps AG ranks #999999 out of 1258 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kps AG has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kps AG's Net-Net Working Capital compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kps AG ranks #999999 out of 1258 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Kps AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.80. 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 6.80, based on 1,258 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 Kps AG For the Software industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kps AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kps AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kps AG (FRA:KSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.87, compared to a current price of €0.20 — trading 76.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.21. Kps AG's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Kps AG (FRA:KSC), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.21 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 Kps AG (FRA:KSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kps AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.20 is trading 76.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.87. GuruFocus considers Kps AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KSC:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-1.21
  • GF Value™: €0.87 vs. price of €0.20 (76.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Kps AG Business Description

Other Exchanges 0M2T:UKKSC:Germany
Address Beta-Strasse 10 H, Unterfohring, Munchen, BY, DEU, 85774
Kps AG is a German-based company that holds and consults information technology companies that provide business transformation and process optimization services. Its operating segments include Management Consulting / Transformation Consulting, System Integration, and Products /Licenses. The majority of its revenue comes from the Management consulting segment, which includes providing support for customers and developing concepts and solutions taking into account process, logistic, financial, and systems integration. The company's revenue includes the provision of services, revenue from maintenance contracts, and the sale of software. The company carries its operations in Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, Benelux, Spain, and others.
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