Sankei Chemical Co (FSE:4995) Net-Net Working Capital: 円-1,412.21 (As of May. 2026)

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FSE:4995 Sankei Chemical Co Ltd FSE:4995
56 GF Score
Price 円1,726.00
GF Value 円1,479.15
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sankei Chemical Co Net-Net Working Capital?

Sankei Chemical Co FSE:4995 56 Net-Net Working Capital is 円-1,412.21 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FSE:4995 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,479.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 84 Agriculture companies, Sankei Chemical Co ranks worse than 1190475% 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.

Sankei Chemical Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円-1,412.21.

The industry rank for Sankei Chemical Co's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

FSE:4995's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Agriculture industry.
Industry Median: 10.06
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Sankei Chemical Co  (FSE:4995) 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.


Sankei Chemical Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Sankei Chemical Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sankei Chemical Co'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.

Sankei Chemical Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Sankei Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -805.20 -1,063.28 -1,255.63 -1,163.56 -1,231.38

Sankei Chemical Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -1,678.64 -1,861.87 -1,231.38 -1,725.90 -1,412.21

FSE:4995 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Sankei Chemical Co'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.


Sankei Chemical Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Sankei Chemical Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sankei Chemical Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Sankei Chemical Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Sankei Chemical Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Nov. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1969.336+0.75 * 1141.501+0.5 * 1449.572-4502.817
-0-150.746)/0.896
=-1,231.38

Sankei Chemical Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: May. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1953.734+0.75 * 1783.011+0.5 * 1361.263-5089.698
-0-147.268)/0.896
=-1,412.21

* 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 円-1,412.21 mean?
Sankei Chemical Co (FSE:4995) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円-1,412.21 as of May. 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 Sankei Chemical Co According to the industry distribution chart, Sankei Chemical Co ranks #999999 out of 84 companies in the Agriculture industry.
Is Sankei Chemical Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Sankei Chemical Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-1,412.21. Based on the distribution chart, Sankei Chemical Co ranks #999999 out of 84 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sankei Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sankei Chemical Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Sankei Chemical Co ranks #999999 out of 84 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Sankei Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 10.06. 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Agriculture companies is 10.06, based on 84 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 Sankei Chemical Co For the Agriculture industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 10.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sankei Chemical Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-1,412.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sankei Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankei Chemical Co (FSE:4995) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,479.15, compared to a current price of 円1,726.00 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-1,412.21. Sankei Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Sankei Chemical Co (FSE:4995), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-1,412.21 as of May. 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 Sankei Chemical Co (FSE:4995) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankei Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,726.00 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,479.15. GuruFocus considers Sankei Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSE:4995:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円-1,412.21
  • GF Value™: 円1,479.15 vs. price of 円1,726.00 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:4995 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sankei Chemical Co Business Description

Address 2-9 Minamiei, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima, JPN, 891-0122
Sankei Chemical Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sales of agrochemicals and pesticides. It offers pest and weed control agents; pesticides for rice, fruit orchards, and horticultural fields; wood insecticides and fungicides; and other agricultural materials. The firm's products include insecticides, fungicides, insecticidal fungicides, pheromone drug herbicides, herbicides, spreading agents, soil fumigants, agricultural materials, pest control agents, and others.
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