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Tecan Group AGLTS:0QLN +3.87%76 Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-2.69 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QLN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF243.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 420 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Tecan Group AG ranks worse than 238095% 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.
Tecan Group AG's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-2.69.
The industry rank for Tecan Group AG's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0QLN's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 6.595 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Tecan Group AG (LTS:0QLN) 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.
Tecan Group AG Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Tecan Group AG Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tecan Group 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.
LTS:0QLN vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Tecan Group 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.
Tecan Group AG Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Tecan Group AG's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tecan Group AG'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 CHF-2.69 mean?
Tecan Group AG (LTS:0QLN) has a Net-Net Working Capital of CHF-2.69 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 Tecan Group AG According to the industry distribution chart, Tecan Group AG ranks #999999 out of 420 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Tecan Group AG's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Tecan Group AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-2.69. Based on the distribution chart, Tecan Group AG ranks #999999 out of 420 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tecan Group AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tecan Group AG's Net-Net Working Capital compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Tecan Group AG ranks #999999 out of 420 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Tecan Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.60. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 6.60, based on 420 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 Tecan Group AG For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tecan Group AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tecan Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tecan Group AG (LTS:0QLN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF243.78, compared to a current price of CHF193.42 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-2.69. Tecan Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Tecan Group AG (LTS:0QLN), the current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-2.69 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 Tecan Group AG (LTS:0QLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tecan Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF193.42 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF243.78.
GuruFocus considers Tecan Group AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0QLN:
Net-Net Working Capital: CHF-2.69
GF Value™: CHF243.78 vs. price of CHF193.42 (20.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tecan Group AG sells automated laboratory instruments and solutions for the diagnostics and life sciences research markets. The firm operates in two segments; The Life Sciences Business (end-customer business) segment supplies end users with automated workflow solutions directly. These solutions include laboratory instruments, software packages, application know-how, services, consumables, and spare parts, The partnering Business (OEM business) segment develops and manufactures OEM instruments and components that are distributed by partner companies under their names. A majority proportion of Tecan's revenue is generated in the Americas and Europe followed by Asia Specific.
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