L E Lundbergforetagen AB (FRA:LU3B) Net-Net Working Capital: €-43.62 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:LU3B L E Lundbergforetagen AB FRA:LU3B
72 GF Score
Price €51.10
GF Value €44.60
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is L E Lundbergforetagen AB Net-Net Working Capital?

L E Lundbergforetagen AB FRA:LU3B +0.59% 72 Net-Net Working Capital is €-43.62 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LU3B with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 113 Conglomerates companies, L E Lundbergforetagen AB ranks worse than 884954.87% 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.

L E Lundbergforetagen AB's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-43.62.

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

FRA:LU3B's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 6
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

L E Lundbergforetagen AB  (FRA:LU3B) 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.


L E Lundbergforetagen AB Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


L E Lundbergforetagen AB Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L E Lundbergforetagen 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.

L E Lundbergforetagen AB Net-Net Working Capital Chart

L E Lundbergforetagen AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
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L E Lundbergforetagen 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 -41.71 -41.02 -41.41 -39.61 -43.62

FRA:LU3B vs MMM, HON: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, L E Lundbergforetagen 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.


L E Lundbergforetagen AB Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, L E Lundbergforetagen AB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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L E Lundbergforetagen AB Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

L E Lundbergforetagen 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)
=(142.617+0.75 * 225.687+0.5 * 639.845-5742.067
-0-4712.231)/248.000
=-39.61

L E Lundbergforetagen 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)
=(0+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 22.56-6127.563
-0-4701.091)/248.000
=-43.62

* 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 €-43.62 mean?
L E Lundbergforetagen AB (FRA:LU3B) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-43.62 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 L E Lundbergforetagen AB According to the industry distribution chart, L E Lundbergforetagen AB ranks #999999 out of 113 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is L E Lundbergforetagen AB's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
L E Lundbergforetagen AB's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-43.62. Based on the distribution chart, L E Lundbergforetagen AB ranks #999999 out of 113 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, L E Lundbergforetagen AB has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L E Lundbergforetagen AB's Net-Net Working Capital compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, L E Lundbergforetagen AB ranks #999999 out of 113 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places L E Lundbergforetagen AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.00. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Conglomerates companies is 6.00, based on 113 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 L E Lundbergforetagen AB For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L E Lundbergforetagen AB's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-43.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L E Lundbergforetagen AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L E Lundbergforetagen AB (FRA:LU3B) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.60, compared to a current price of €51.10 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-43.62. L E Lundbergforetagen AB's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 L E Lundbergforetagen AB (FRA:LU3B), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-43.62 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 L E Lundbergforetagen AB (FRA:LU3B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L E Lundbergforetagen AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €51.10 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.60. GuruFocus considers L E Lundbergforetagen AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LU3B:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-43.62
  • GF Value™: €44.60 vs. price of €51.10 (14.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LU3B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


L E Lundbergforetagen AB Business Description

Address Hovslagargatan 5B, PO Box 14048, Stockholm, SWE, 104 40
L E Lundbergforetagen AB is an investment holding company with a long-term, activist orientation. Its portfolio includes a wholly owned unlisted real estate entity, publicly-traded subsidiaries, and other shareholdings. Lundberg's investment objective is to generate returns on capital that over time substantially exceed the yield on a risk-free, interest-bearing instrument. Real estate operations, which the company has conducted through subsidiaries for decades, account for nearly half of the company's net asset value. Lundberg exercises activism through board representation on all of its portfolio companies. It supports its capital allocation program by maintaining low levels of indebtedness on its balance sheet.
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