SHW AG (HAM:SW10) Net-Net Working Capital: €-25.07 (As of Dec. 2025)

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HAM:SW10 SHW AG HAM:SW10
63 GF Score
Price €6.60
GF Value €12.02
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is SHW AG Net-Net Working Capital?

SHW AG HAM:SW10 -1.49% 63 Net-Net Working Capital is €-25.07 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HAM:SW10 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Vehicles & Parts companies, SHW AG ranks worse than 261096.34% 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.

SHW AG's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-25.07.

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

HAM:SW10's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 7.62
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

SHW AG  (HAM:SW10) 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.


SHW AG Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


SHW AG Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SHW AG'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.

SHW AG Net-Net Working Capital Chart

SHW AG Annual Data
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Net-Net Working Capital
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SHW AG Semi-Annual Data
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HAM:SW10 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, SHW AG'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.


SHW AG Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SHW AG's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SHW AG Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

SHW AG'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)
=(13.243+0.75 * 48.57+0.5 * 86.135-254.071
-0-0)/6.436
=-25.07

SHW AG'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)
=(13.243+0.75 * 48.57+0.5 * 86.135-254.071
-0-0)/6.436
=-25.07

* 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 €-25.07 mean?
SHW AG (HAM:SW10) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-25.07 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 SHW AG According to the industry distribution chart, SHW AG ranks #999999 out of 383 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is SHW AG's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
SHW AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-25.07. Based on the distribution chart, SHW AG ranks #999999 out of 383 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SHW AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SHW AG's Net-Net Working Capital compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, SHW AG ranks #999999 out of 383 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places SHW AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.62. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.62, based on 383 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 SHW AG For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SHW AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-25.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SHW AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SHW AG (HAM:SW10) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.02, compared to a current price of €6.60 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-25.07. SHW AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 SHW AG (HAM:SW10), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-25.07 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 SHW AG (HAM:SW10) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SHW AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.60 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.02. GuruFocus considers SHW AG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:SW10:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-25.07
  • GF Value™: €12.02 vs. price of €6.60 (45.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:SW10 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SHW AG Business Description

Address Wilhelmstrasse 111, Aalen, BW, DEU, 73433
SHW AG is a Germany-based developer and manufacturer of a product that contributes to a reduction of fuel consumption and consequently CO2 emissions in the vehicle industry. The company has two operating segments, Pumps, and Engine Components and Brake Disc segment. In its Pumps and engine components business segment SHW develops and produces engine and transmission components for the various area of application. In the Brake Discs business segment, it develops and produces Monobloc, ventilated, cast iron brake discs as well as lightweight brake discs. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Pumps and engine components business segment.
63GF Score

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