Mitsubishi Chemical Group (HAM:M3C) Net-Net Working Capital: €-10.53 (As of Jun. 2026)

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HAM:M3C Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp HAM:M3C
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What is Mitsubishi Chemical Group Net-Net Working Capital?

Mitsubishi Chemical Group HAM:M3C +2.73% 56 Net-Net Working Capital is €-10.53 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:M3C with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.44. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 585 Chemicals companies, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks worse than 170940% 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.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-10.53.

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

HAM:M3C's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 7.95
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group  (HAM:M3C) 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.


Mitsubishi Chemical Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Mitsubishi Chemical Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi Chemical 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.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
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Mitsubishi Chemical Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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HAM:M3C vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mitsubishi Chemical 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.


Mitsubishi Chemical Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Mitsubishi Chemical Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(3388.466+0.75 * 3662.68+0.5 * 3647.493-18871.424
-0-3559.615)/1358.547
=-10.65

Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2937.168+0.75 * 3668.929+0.5 * 3838.421-18249.52
-0-3668.314)/1358.547
=-10.53

* 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 €-10.53 mean?
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (HAM:M3C) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-10.53 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #999999 out of 585 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-10.53. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #999999 out of 585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mitsubishi Chemical Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #999999 out of 585 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Mitsubishi Chemical Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.95. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Chemicals companies is 7.95, based on 585 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group For the Chemicals industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-10.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Chemical Group stock overvalued right now?
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (HAM:M3C) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of €-10.53. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.44, compared to a current price of €6.54 — trading 47.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-10.53. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 11 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group (HAM:M3C), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-10.53 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group (HAM:M3C) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Chemical Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.54 is trading 47.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.44.

Key valuation signals for HAM:M3C:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-10.53
  • GF Value™: €4.44 vs. price of €6.54 (47.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:M3C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mitsubishi Chemical Group Business Description

Address 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Palace Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8251
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp is a holding company which manufactures and sells chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. It organizes itself into five segments. The Basic Materials & Polymers segment covers petrochemical substrates, polyolefins, basic chemicals, sustainable polymers, engineering plastics, and carbon. The Industrial Gas segment focuses on industrial gases. The MMA & Derivatives segment includes MMA, PMMA, coatings, additives, and fine chemicals. The Pharmacy segment is engaged in medicines, and the Specialty Materials segment handles advanced films and polymers, advanced solutions, and advanced composites. The Others segment includes businesses such as engineering, transportation, and warehousing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial gas segment.
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