GOVB (Gouverneur Bancorp) Net-Net Working Capital: $-113.35 (As of Mar. 2026)

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GOVB Gouverneur Bancorp Inc GOVB
69 GF Score
Price $20.00
GF Value $16.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Gouverneur Bancorp Net-Net Working Capital?

Gouverneur Bancorp GOVB 69 Net-Net Working Capital is $-113.35 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GOVB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 9 Banks companies, Gouverneur Bancorp ranks worse than 11111100% 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.

Gouverneur Bancorp's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-113.35.

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

GOVB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 1.95
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Gouverneur Bancorp  (OTCPK:GOVB) 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.


Gouverneur Bancorp Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Gouverneur Bancorp Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gouverneur Bancorp'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.

Gouverneur Bancorp Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Gouverneur Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Sep05 Sep06 Sep07 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Net-Net Working Capital
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Gouverneur Bancorp Quarterly Data
Sep20 Jun21 Sep21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -110.25 -114.97 -136.13 -113.35 -117.46

GOVB vs LOGN, MSBB, FIDS: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Gouverneur Bancorp'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.


Gouverneur Bancorp Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Gouverneur Bancorp's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gouverneur Bancorp Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Gouverneur Bancorp'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 )
=(Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents+Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(4.659+40.931+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-166.42
-0-0)/1.051
=-114.97

Gouverneur Bancorp'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 )
=(Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents+Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(5.972+39.358+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-165.593
-0-0)/1.061
=-113.35

* 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 $-113.35 mean?
Gouverneur Bancorp (GOVB) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-113.35 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 Gouverneur Bancorp According to the industry distribution chart, Gouverneur Bancorp ranks #999999 out of 9 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Gouverneur Bancorp's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Gouverneur Bancorp's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-113.35. Based on the distribution chart, Gouverneur Bancorp ranks #999999 out of 9 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gouverneur Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gouverneur Bancorp's Net-Net Working Capital compare to LOGN and MSBB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Gouverneur Bancorp ranks #999999 out of 9 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Gouverneur Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 1.95. 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 Banks company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Banks companies is 1.95, based on 9 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 Gouverneur Bancorp For the Banks industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 1.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gouverneur Bancorp's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-113.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gouverneur Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gouverneur Bancorp (GOVB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.56, compared to a current price of $20.00 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-113.35. Gouverneur Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Gouverneur Bancorp (GOVB), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-113.35 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 Gouverneur Bancorp (GOVB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gouverneur Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.00 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.56. GuruFocus considers Gouverneur Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GOVB:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-113.35
  • GF Value™: $16.56 vs. price of $20.00 (20.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Gouverneur Bancorp Business Description

Address 42 Church Street, Gouverneur, NY, USA, 13642
Gouverneur Bancorp Inc principal activities are to accept deposits from the public and utilize those funds in loans, debt obligations issued by the United States government and its agencies, and mortgage-backed securities. The group serves individuals and businesses in St. Lawrence, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties in New York State. The company operates through its subsidiary, Gouverneur Savings and Loan Association. The bank offers commercial, non-mortgage loans to local businesses for working capital, machinery and equipment purchases, expansion, and other business purposes.
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