Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA (FRA:NP5) Net-Net Working Capital: €-1.02 (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:NP5 Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA FRA:NP5
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Price €12.40
GF Value €13.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA Net-Net Working Capital?

Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA FRA:NP5 -0.40% 75 Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.02 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:NP5 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 858 Biotechnology companies, Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA ranks worse than 116550% 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.

Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-1.02.

The industry rank for Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:NP5's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 5.28
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA  (FRA:NP5) 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.


Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA'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.

Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
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Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:NP5 vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA'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.


Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA'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)
=(28.876+0.75 * 2.543+0.5 * 0-51.19
-0-0)/20.015
=-1.02

Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(28.876+0.75 * 2.543+0.5 * 0-51.19
-0-0)/20.015
=-1.02

* 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 €-1.02 mean?
Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA (FRA:NP5) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-1.02 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA According to the industry distribution chart, Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA ranks #999999 out of 858 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.02. Based on the distribution chart, Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA ranks #999999 out of 858 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA's Net-Net Working Capital compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA ranks #999999 out of 858 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.28. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Biotechnology companies is 5.28, based on 858 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 Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA For the Biotechnology industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA (FRA:NP5) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.90, compared to a current price of €12.40 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.02. Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA (FRA:NP5), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.02 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA (FRA:NP5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €12.40 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.90. GuruFocus considers Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NP5:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-1.02
  • GF Value™: €13.90 vs. price of €12.40 (10.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NP5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA Business Description

Address Via Antonio Meucci 3, Bresso, Milan, ITA, 20091
Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA is a Italy-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on the discovery and development of pharmaceutical products. The Company is engaged in discovering and developing new therapies for diseases of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and pain. The Company undertakes phase III trials with safinamide molecule for the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease. Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA develops ralfinamide, a molecule for the treatment of neuropathic pain. Geographically the research and development activities are performed in Italy and the United States.
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