HOFJF (House Foods Group) Net-Net Working Capital: $1.05 (As of Mar. 2026)

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HOFJF House Foods Group Inc HOFJF
77 GF Score
Price $19.36
GF Value $15.71
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What is House Foods Group Net-Net Working Capital?

House Foods Group HOFJF 77 Net-Net Working Capital is $1.05 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HOFJF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.71. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, House Foods Group ranks worse than 83.41% 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.

House Foods Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.05.

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

HOFJF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked worse than
83.41% of 663 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.5 vs HOFJF: 23.61

House Foods Group  (OTCPK:HOFJF) 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.


House Foods Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


House Foods Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for House Foods 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.

House Foods Group Net-Net Working Capital Chart

House Foods Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.21 -0.16 -0.21 0.91 1.05

House Foods Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HOFJF vs KHC, GIS: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, House Foods 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.


House Foods Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, House Foods Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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House Foods Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

House Foods 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)
=(641.79+0.75 * 343.768+0.5 * 211.731-721.944
-0-188.464)/90.836
=1.05

House Foods 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 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(641.79+0.75 * 343.768+0.5 * 211.731-721.944
-0-188.464)/90.836
=1.05

* 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 $1.05 mean?
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $1.05 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 House Foods Group According to the industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #553 out of 663 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 83.4%.
Is House Foods Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
House Foods Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $1.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.50. House Foods Group's value of $1.05 is 83.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #553 out of 663 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, House Foods Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does House Foods Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #553 out of 663 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places House Foods Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.50. House Foods Group's value of $1.05 is 83.8% below this benchmark. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.50, based on 663 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. House Foods Group's current Net-Net Working Capital of $1.05 is 83.8% below the industry median. 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 House Foods Group For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. House Foods Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is House Foods Group stock overvalued right now?
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $1.05. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.71, compared to a current price of $19.36 — trading 23.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $1.05 and 83.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.50. House Foods Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $1.05 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, House Foods Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.36 is trading 23.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.71.

Key valuation signals for HOFJF:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $1.05
  • GF Value™: $15.71 vs. price of $19.36 (23.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#553 of 663)

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


House Foods Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 2810:Japan
Address 6-3 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ward, Tokyo, JPN, 102-8560
House Foods Group Inc is a Japan-based company which produces and sells processed foods including curry roux, and spices. It also diversifies into snacks, instant noodles, and retort pouch products. The company's segments include Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business, Health Food Business, International Food Business. The Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business contributes to the majority of the company's revenue.
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