Mobotix AG (FRA:MBQ) Net-Net Working Capital: €-4.11 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:MBQ Mobotix AG FRA:MBQ
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Price €0.97
GF Value €0.72
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What is Mobotix AG Net-Net Working Capital?

Mobotix AG FRA:MBQ 35 Net-Net Working Capital is €-4.11 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:MBQ with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 447 Business Services companies, Mobotix AG ranks worse than 223713.42% 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.

Mobotix AG's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-4.11.

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

FRA:MBQ's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 5.5
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Mobotix AG  (FRA:MBQ) 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.


Mobotix AG Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Mobotix AG Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mobotix 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.

Mobotix AG Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Mobotix 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 -1.10 -2.67 -2.93 -3.29 -2.58

Mobotix 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 -4.68 -3.29 -4.67 -2.58 -4.11

FRA:MBQ vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Mobotix 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.


Mobotix AG Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Mobotix AG's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mobotix AG Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Mobotix 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)
=(6.659+0.75 * 10.142+0.5 * 18.226-57.441
-0-0)/13.210
=-2.58

Mobotix 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)
=(0+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-54.309
-0-0)/13.210
=-4.11

* 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 €-4.11 mean?
Mobotix AG (FRA:MBQ) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-4.11 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 Mobotix AG According to the industry distribution chart, Mobotix AG ranks #999999 out of 447 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Mobotix AG's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Mobotix AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-4.11. Based on the distribution chart, Mobotix AG ranks #999999 out of 447 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mobotix AG has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobotix AG's Net-Net Working Capital compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Mobotix AG ranks #999999 out of 447 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Mobotix AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.50. 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 Business Services company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Business Services companies is 5.50, based on 447 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 Mobotix AG For the Business Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mobotix AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-4.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mobotix AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobotix AG (FRA:MBQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.72, compared to a current price of €0.97 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-4.11. Mobotix AG's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 6 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 Mobotix AG (FRA:MBQ), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-4.11 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 Mobotix AG (FRA:MBQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobotix AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.97 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.72. GuruFocus considers Mobotix AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MBQ:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-4.11
  • GF Value™: €0.72 vs. price of €0.97 (35.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Mobotix AG Business Description

Other Exchanges MBQ:Germany
Address Kaiserstrasse, Langmeil, RP, DEU, D-67722
Mobotix AG operates in the decentralized, IP-based video surveillance solutions market. It offers high-resolution and network-based video control systems. The systems consist of hardware, with a focus on high-performance cameras, and increasingly on software, such as application software (also known as applications or apps), which perform customer-specific functions. The solutions are sold globally through distributors and sales partners. Some of the products and solutions offered by the company include fixed-dome cameras, M-design cameras, thermal technology, bullet cameras, applications, and other software solutions to manage surveillance cameras etc.
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