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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.
Five Below's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN-387.28.
The industry rank for Five Below's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:FIVE's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 6.01 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Five Below (MEX:FIVE) 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.
Five Below Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Five Below Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Five Below'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:FIVE vs GME, MUSA, BBWI: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Five Below'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.
Five Below Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Five Below's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Five Below'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-387.28 mean?
Five Below (MEX:FIVE) has a Net-Net Working Capital of MXN-387.28 as of Apr. 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 Five Below According to the industry distribution chart, Five Below ranks #999999 out of 328 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Five Below's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Five Below's current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-387.28. Based on the distribution chart, Five Below ranks #999999 out of 328 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Five Below has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Five Below's Net-Net Working Capital compare to GME and MUSA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Five Below ranks #999999 out of 328 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Five Below in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.01. 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.01, based on 328 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 Five Below For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Five Below's current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-387.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Five Below stock overvalued right now?
Five Below (MEX:FIVE) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of MXN-387.28. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,359.70, compared to a current price of MXN3,385.60 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-387.28. Five Below's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Five Below (MEX:FIVE), the current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-387.28 as of Apr. 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 Five Below (MEX:FIVE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Five Below stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,385.60 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,359.70.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FIVE:
Net-Net Working Capital: MXN-387.28
GF Value™: MXN3,359.70 vs. price of MXN3,385.60 (0.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:FIVE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Five Below Inc is a specialty value retailer offering a broad range of trend-right, high-quality products loved by the kid and the kid in all of customers. The Company's edited assortment of products includes select brands and licensed merchandise. The Company also sells its merchandise on the internet, through the Company's e-commerce website and mobile app, offering home delivery and the option to buy online and pick up in store. Additionally, the Company sells merchandise through on-demand third-party delivery services to enable its customers to shop online and receive convenient delivery. It derives revenue from sales of the Company's merchandise to customers.
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