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Hikari TsushinHKTGF 82 Net-Net Working Capital is $-113.97 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKTGF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $248.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 104 Conglomerates companies, Hikari Tsushin ranks worse than 961537.5% 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.
Hikari Tsushin's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-113.97.
The industry rank for Hikari Tsushin's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
HKTGF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 5.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Hikari Tsushin (OTCPK:HKTGF) 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.
Hikari Tsushin Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Hikari Tsushin Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hikari Tsushin'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.
HKTGF vs MMM, HON: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hikari Tsushin'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.
Hikari Tsushin Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hikari Tsushin's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hikari Tsushin's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.
* 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 $-113.97 mean?
Hikari Tsushin (HKTGF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-113.97 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 Hikari Tsushin According to the industry distribution chart, Hikari Tsushin ranks #999999 out of 104 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is Hikari Tsushin's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Hikari Tsushin's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-113.97. Based on the distribution chart, Hikari Tsushin ranks #999999 out of 104 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hikari Tsushin has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hikari Tsushin's Net-Net Working Capital compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hikari Tsushin ranks #999999 out of 104 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Hikari Tsushin in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.40. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Conglomerates companies is 5.40, based on 104 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 Hikari Tsushin For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hikari Tsushin's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-113.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hikari Tsushin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikari Tsushin (HKTGF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $248.99, compared to a current price of $246.13 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-113.97. Hikari Tsushin's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hikari Tsushin (HKTGF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-113.97 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 Hikari Tsushin (HKTGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikari Tsushin stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $246.13 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $248.99.
GuruFocus considers Hikari Tsushin to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKTGF:
Net-Net Working Capital: $-113.97
GF Value™: $248.99 vs. price of $246.13 (1.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKTGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hikari Tsushin Inc operates as a holding company engaged in diversified businesses through seven segments: Electricity and Gas, Telecommunications, Beverages, Insurance, Finance, Solutions, and Agency Sales. The group provides electricity and gas supply, communication services, natural mineral water, non-life insurance, and warranty services, as well as financial services such as microfinance, industry-specific solution platforms, and agency sales of various products from telecommunications carriers and manufacturers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Electricity and Gas segment.
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