Legrand (MEX:LR) Net-Net Working Capital: MXN-526.63 (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:LR Legrand SA MEX:LR
84 GF Score
Price MXN3,065.30
GF Value MXN1,920.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Legrand Net-Net Working Capital?

Legrand MEX:LR 84 Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-526.63 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:LR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,920.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,362 Industrial Products companies, Legrand ranks worse than 73421.37% 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.

Legrand's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-526.63.

The industry rank for Legrand's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:LR's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 8.12
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Legrand  (MEX:LR) 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.


Legrand Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Legrand Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Legrand'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.

Legrand Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Legrand Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -377.99 -308.41 -282.15 -418.17 -505.42

Legrand Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -418.53 -431.74 -418.50 -505.42 -526.63

MEX:LR vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Legrand'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.


Legrand Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Legrand's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Legrand's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Legrand Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Legrand's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(50038.557+0.75 * 25867.908+0.5 * 30923.841-216296.107
-0-839.142)/261.633
=-505.42

Legrand's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(40484.975+0.75 * 31070.446+0.5 * 33075.933-217276.315
-0-692.122)/261.365
=-526.63

* 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-526.63 mean?
Legrand (MEX:LR) has a Net-Net Working Capital of MXN-526.63 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 Legrand According to the industry distribution chart, Legrand ranks #999999 out of 1362 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Legrand's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Legrand's current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-526.63. Based on the distribution chart, Legrand ranks #999999 out of 1362 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Legrand has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Legrand's Net-Net Working Capital compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Legrand ranks #999999 out of 1362 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Legrand in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.12. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Industrial Products companies is 8.12, based on 1,362 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 Legrand For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Legrand's current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-526.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Legrand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Legrand (MEX:LR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,920.50, compared to a current price of MXN3,065.30 — trading 59.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-526.63. Legrand's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Legrand (MEX:LR), the current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-526.63 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 Legrand (MEX:LR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Legrand stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN3,065.30 is trading 59.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,920.50. GuruFocus considers Legrand to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:LR:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: MXN-526.63
  • GF Value™: MXN1,920.50 vs. price of MXN3,065.30 (59.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:LR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Legrand Business Description

Address 128, Avenue de Lattre de Tassigny, Cedex, Limoges, FRA, 87045
Legrand is a global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components, which are mostly used in residential (40%) and commercial (40%) buildings, as well as data centers. Its products include wiring devices, cable management, lighting, and audio visual equipment, sold under approximately 80 brands across 180 countries. Its products are sold primarily through specialist distributors that subsequently sell to installers/electricians. Legrand is a major supplier to global electrical equipment distributors. North America and Europe each account for 40% of group sales.
84GF Score

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