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.
Fuller Smith & Turner's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £-5.31.
The industry rank for Fuller Smith & Turner's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:FSTA's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: 15.62 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Fuller Smith & Turner (LSE:FSTA) 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.
Fuller Smith & Turner Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Fuller Smith & Turner Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fuller Smith & Turner'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.
Fuller Smith & Turner Net-Net Working Capital Chart
LSE:FSTA vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Fuller Smith & Turner'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.
Fuller Smith & Turner Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fuller Smith & Turner's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fuller Smith & Turner'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 £-5.31 mean?
Fuller Smith & Turner (LSE:FSTA) has a Net-Net Working Capital of £-5.31 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 Fuller Smith & Turner According to the industry distribution chart, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks #999999 out of 49 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Fuller Smith & Turner's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Fuller Smith & Turner's current Net-Net Working Capital is £-5.31. Based on the distribution chart, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks #999999 out of 49 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fuller Smith & Turner has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fuller Smith & Turner's Net-Net Working Capital compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks #999999 out of 49 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Fuller Smith & Turner in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 15.62. 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 Restaurants company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Restaurants companies is 15.62, based on 49 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 Fuller Smith & Turner For the Restaurants industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 15.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fuller Smith & Turner's current Net-Net Working Capital is £-5.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fuller Smith & Turner stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuller Smith & Turner (LSE:FSTA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.49, compared to a current price of £7.10 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is £-5.31. Fuller Smith & Turner's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Fuller Smith & Turner (LSE:FSTA), the current Net-Net Working Capital is £-5.31 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 Fuller Smith & Turner (LSE:FSTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuller Smith & Turner stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £7.10 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.49.
GuruFocus considers Fuller Smith & Turner to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:FSTA:
Net-Net Working Capital: £-5.31
GF Value™: £7.49 vs. price of £7.10 (5.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:FSTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fuller Smith & Turner PLC is a family-owned operator of pubs and hotels in the United Kingdom. The company functions through two segments: Managed Pubs and Hotels and Tenanted Inns. Managed Pubs and Hotels, which comprises managed pubs, managed hotels, Bel & The Dragon, and Cotswold Inns & Hotels. Tenanted Inns, comprises pubs operated by third parties under tenancy or lease agreements. Managed Pubs and Hotels segment generates majority of the revenue for the company. All of the Group's business is within the UK.
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