Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX) Net-Net Working Capital: €-8.60 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:MPX Mitsubishi Paper Mills Ltd FRA:MPX
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What is Mitsubishi Paper Mills Net-Net Working Capital?

Mitsubishi Paper Mills FRA:MPX -4.00% 24 Net-Net Working Capital is €-8.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:MPX with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 72 Forest Products companies, Mitsubishi Paper Mills ranks worse than 1388887.5% 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.

Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-8.60.

The industry rank for Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:MPX's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 4.17
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Mitsubishi Paper Mills  (FRA:MPX) 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.


Mitsubishi Paper Mills Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Mitsubishi Paper Mills Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi Paper Mills'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.

Mitsubishi Paper Mills Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Mitsubishi Paper Mills Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
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Mitsubishi Paper Mills Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Mitsubishi Paper Mills Net-Net Working Capital Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Mitsubishi Paper Mills'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.


Mitsubishi Paper Mills Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Mitsubishi Paper Mills Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(26.683+0.75 * 175.984+0.5 * 233.374-651.912
-0-0.169)/43.808
=-8.60

Mitsubishi Paper Mills'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)
=(26.683+0.75 * 175.984+0.5 * 233.374-651.912
-0-0.169)/43.808
=-8.60

* 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 €-8.60 mean?
Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-8.60 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 Mitsubishi Paper Mills According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Paper Mills ranks #999999 out of 72 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is Mitsubishi Paper Mills' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Mitsubishi Paper Mills' current Net-Net Working Capital is €-8.60. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Paper Mills ranks #999999 out of 72 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mitsubishi Paper Mills has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Paper Mills' Net-Net Working Capital compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Paper Mills ranks #999999 out of 72 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Mitsubishi Paper Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.17. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Forest Products companies is 4.17, based on 72 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 Mitsubishi Paper Mills For the Forest Products industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi Paper Mills's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-8.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Paper Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.70, compared to a current price of €6.00 — trading 122.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-8.60. Mitsubishi Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 10 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 Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-8.60 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 Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Paper Mills stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.00 is trading 122.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.70. GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Paper Mills to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MPX:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-8.60
  • GF Value™: €2.70 vs. price of €6.00 (122.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 24/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Mitsubishi Paper Mills Business Description

Other Exchanges 3864:Japan
Address 2-10-14 Ryogoku, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 130-0026
Mitsubishi Paper Mills Ltd is a paper and paper manufacturing company. The company manufactures printing paper, printing plate materials and printing systems supporting offset and other printing. Its segments consist of Paper and Pulp, Imaging Media, Speciality Materials and Warehouse and Transportation. The company generates maximum revenue from the Paper and Pulp segment. Its offers graphic arts material; photographic materials; inkjet media; thermo memory; battery separator; air filter and others. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Japan and also has a presence in Europe; Asia; North America and Other Countries.
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