Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
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.
Neurocrine Biosciences's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-4.77.
The industry rank for Neurocrine Biosciences's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NB3's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Drug Manufacturers industry.
Industry Median: 8.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Neurocrine Biosciences (FRA:NB3) 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.
Neurocrine Biosciences Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Neurocrine Biosciences Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Neurocrine Biosciences'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.
Neurocrine Biosciences Net-Net Working Capital Chart
FRA:NB3 vs VTRS, UTHR, ELAN: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Neurocrine Biosciences'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.
Neurocrine Biosciences Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Neurocrine Biosciences's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Neurocrine Biosciences's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.
* 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 €-4.77 mean?
Neurocrine Biosciences (FRA:NB3) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-4.77 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 Neurocrine Biosciences According to the industry distribution chart, Neurocrine Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 407 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry.
Is Neurocrine Biosciences' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Neurocrine Biosciences' current Net-Net Working Capital is €-4.77. Based on the distribution chart, Neurocrine Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 407 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Neurocrine Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Neurocrine Biosciences' Net-Net Working Capital compare to VTRS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Neurocrine Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 407 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Neurocrine Biosciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.40. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Drug Manufacturers companies is 8.40, based on 407 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 Neurocrine Biosciences For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Neurocrine Biosciences's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-4.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Neurocrine Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neurocrine Biosciences (FRA:NB3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €165.07, compared to a current price of €128.55 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-4.77. Neurocrine Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 Neurocrine Biosciences (FRA:NB3), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-4.77 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 Neurocrine Biosciences (FRA:NB3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neurocrine Biosciences stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €128.55 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €165.07.
GuruFocus considers Neurocrine Biosciences to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NB3:
Net-Net Working Capital: €-4.77
GF Value™: €165.07 vs. price of €128.55 (22.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NB3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Neurocrine Biosciences Inc is a biopharmaceutical firm focused on the research, development, and commercialization of treatments for neurological, psychiatric, endocrine, and immunological disorders. Its portfolio includes therapies for conditions such as tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, and treatments for endometriosis and uterine fibroids. The company also maintains a pipeline of drug candidates in various stages of clinical and preclinical development across its therapeutic areas, including small molecules, peptides, proteins, antibodies, conjugates, and gene therapies. It derives revenue from the sale of its pharmaceutical products.
93GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:NB3
Net-Net Working Capital is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:NB3 has been successfully added to your 
