GS (The Goldmanchs Group) Net-Net Working Capital: $-5,439.93 (As of Mar. 2026)

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GS The Goldman Sachs Group Inc GS
69 GF Score
Price $1,126.07
GF Value $694.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is The Goldmanchs Group Net-Net Working Capital?

The Goldmanchs Group GS -1.22% 69 Net-Net Working Capital is $-5,439.93 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $694.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Capital Markets companies, The Goldmanchs Group ranks worse than 348431.71% 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.

The Goldmanchs Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5,439.93.

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

GS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Median: 5.03
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

The Goldmanchs Group  (NYSE:GS) 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.


The Goldmanchs Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


The Goldmanchs Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Goldmanchs Group'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.

The Goldmanchs Group Net-Net Working Capital Chart

The Goldmanchs Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2,947.48 -2,922.26 -3,592.63 -4,018.58 -4,657.34

The Goldmanchs Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 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 -4,534.42 -4,584.09 -4,657.34 -5,439.93 -5,396.85

GS vs MS, SCHW, HOOD: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, The Goldmanchs Group'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.


The Goldmanchs Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, The Goldmanchs Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Goldmanchs Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

The Goldmanchs Group'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 )
=(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)
=(164259+15066+0.75 * 185842+0.5 * 0-1684348
-15153-0)/296.477
=-4,657.34

The Goldmanchs Group'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)
=(179000+14490+0.75 * 209000+0.5 * 0-1939000
-13703-0)/294.574
=-5,439.93

* 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 $-5,439.93 mean?
The Goldmanchs Group (GS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-5,439.93 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 The Goldmanchs Group According to the industry distribution chart, The Goldmanchs Group ranks #999999 out of 287 companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Is The Goldmanchs Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
The Goldmanchs Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-5,439.93. Based on the distribution chart, The Goldmanchs Group ranks #999999 out of 287 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Goldmanchs Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Goldmanchs Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to MS and SCHW?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, The Goldmanchs Group ranks #999999 out of 287 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places The Goldmanchs Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.03. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Capital Markets companies is 5.03, based on 287 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 The Goldmanchs Group For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Goldmanchs Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-5,439.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Goldmanchs Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Goldmanchs Group (GS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $694.32, compared to a current price of $1,126.07 — trading 62.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-5,439.93. The Goldmanchs Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 The Goldmanchs Group (GS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-5,439.93 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 The Goldmanchs Group (GS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Goldmanchs Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1,126.07 is trading 62.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $694.32. GuruFocus considers The Goldmanchs Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GS:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-5,439.93
  • GF Value™: $694.32 vs. price of $1,126.07 (62.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs

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


The Goldmanchs Group Business Description

Address 200 West Street, New York, NY, USA, 10282
Goldman Sachs is a storied financial institution, founded in 1869 and best known for its role as a leading global investment bank. The firm has a sprawling reach across global financial centers and has been the leading provider of global merger and acquisition advisory services, by revenue, for the past 20 years. Since the global financial crisis, Goldman has expanded its offerings into more stable fee-based businesses like asset and wealth management, which comprised roughly 30% of post-provision revenue at the end of 2025. The firm generates revenue from investment banking, global market making and trading, lending, asset management, wealth management, and a small and declining portfolio of consumer credit card loans.
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