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BorgWarnerMEX:BWA 65 Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-275.49 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:BWA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN706.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 382 Vehicles & Parts companies, BorgWarner ranks worse than 261779.84% 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.
BorgWarner's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-275.49.
The industry rank for BorgWarner's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BWA's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 7.46 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
BorgWarner (MEX:BWA) 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.
BorgWarner Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
BorgWarner Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BorgWarner'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.
MEX:BWA vs MOD, APTV, AUR: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, BorgWarner'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.
BorgWarner Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BorgWarner's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BorgWarner'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 MXN-275.49 mean?
BorgWarner (MEX:BWA) has a Net-Net Working Capital of MXN-275.49 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 BorgWarner According to the industry distribution chart, BorgWarner ranks #999999 out of 382 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is BorgWarner's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
BorgWarner's current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-275.49. Based on the distribution chart, BorgWarner ranks #999999 out of 382 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BorgWarner has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BorgWarner's Net-Net Working Capital compare to MOD and APTV?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, BorgWarner ranks #999999 out of 382 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places BorgWarner in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.46. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.46, based on 382 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 BorgWarner For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BorgWarner's current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-275.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BorgWarner stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BorgWarner (MEX:BWA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN706.90, compared to a current price of MXN1,117.66 — trading 58.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-275.49. BorgWarner's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 1 warning sign 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 BorgWarner (MEX:BWA), the current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-275.49 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 BorgWarner (MEX:BWA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BorgWarner stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,117.66 is trading 58.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN706.90.
GuruFocus considers BorgWarner to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BWA:
Net-Net Working Capital: MXN-275.49
GF Value™: MXN706.90 vs. price of MXN1,117.66 (58.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BWA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BorgWarner is a tier one supplier of turbo and thermal management technologies, drivetrain systems, powerdrive systems, and battery and charging systems mostly to automotive original equipment manufacturers. Its products aim to move a vehicle with as few electrons as possible, resulting in cleaner, cost-optimized, and more-efficient vehicles. Foundational products, the combustion vehicle business, contributes more than 80% to group revenue while BorgWarner transitions to becoming an electric vehicle-centric parts supplier (e-business). In 2024, 23% of the company's revenue was sourced from Volkswagen and Ford. Revenue is well diversified geographically, with approximately a third each generated in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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