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Ingles MarketsIMKTA -1.68%69 Net-Net Working Capital is $-9.31 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates IMKTA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 80 Retail - Defensive companies, Ingles Markets ranks worse than 1249998.75% 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.
Ingles Markets's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-9.31.
The industry rank for Ingles Markets's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
IMKTA's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 5.225 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Ingles Markets (NAS:IMKTA) 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.
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Ingles Markets Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Ingles Markets Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ingles Markets'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.
IMKTA vs WMK, GO, NGVC: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Ingles Markets'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.
Ingles Markets Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ingles Markets's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ingles Markets'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 $-9.31 mean?
Ingles Markets (IMKTA) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-9.31 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 Ingles Markets According to the industry distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #999999 out of 80 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is Ingles Markets' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Ingles Markets' current Net-Net Working Capital is $-9.31. Based on the distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #999999 out of 80 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ingles Markets has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingles Markets' Net-Net Working Capital compare to WMK and GO?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #999999 out of 80 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Ingles Markets in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.23. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Retail - Defensive companies is 5.23, based on 80 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 Ingles Markets For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ingles Markets's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-9.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingles Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets (IMKTA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.09, compared to a current price of $86.96 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-9.31. Ingles Markets' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Ingles Markets (IMKTA), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-9.31 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 Ingles Markets (IMKTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $86.96 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.09.
GuruFocus considers Ingles Markets to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMKTA:
Net-Net Working Capital: $-9.31
GF Value™: $70.09 vs. price of $86.96 (24.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMKTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ingles Markets Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in operating a supermarket chain. The company operates the business in the southeast United States, mainly in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with a few stores in Virginia and Alabama as well. The company locates its stores majorly in suburban areas, small towns, and neighborhood areas. It offers a broad range of goods, including food products, pharmacies, health and beauty care products, and general merchandise. The retail business contributes the majority of the company's revenue. The company's real estate ownership of a material portion of total stores enables it to generate rental income.
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