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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.
Perdoceo Education's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN121.25.
The industry rank for Perdoceo Education's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:PRDO's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than 51.65% of 91
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 5.23
vs MEX:PRDO: 4.72
Perdoceo Education (MEX:PRDO) 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.
Perdoceo Education Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Perdoceo Education Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perdoceo Education'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:PRDO vs UTI, MH, STRA: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Perdoceo Education'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.
Perdoceo Education Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education'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 MXN121.25 mean?
Perdoceo Education (MEX:PRDO) has a Net-Net Working Capital of MXN121.25 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 Perdoceo Education According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #44 out of 91 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Perdoceo Education's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Perdoceo Education's current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN121.25. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #44 out of 91 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Perdoceo Education has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perdoceo Education's Net-Net Working Capital compare to UTI and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #44 out of 91 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts Perdoceo Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.23. 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 Education company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Education companies is 5.23, based on 91 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 Perdoceo Education For the Education industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdoceo Education's current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN121.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perdoceo Education stock overvalued right now?
Perdoceo Education (MEX:PRDO) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of MXN121.25. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN610.69, compared to a current price of MXN555.00 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN121.25. Perdoceo Education's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 Perdoceo Education (MEX:PRDO), the current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN121.25 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 Perdoceo Education (MEX:PRDO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perdoceo Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN555.00 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN610.69.
Key valuation signals for MEX:PRDO:
Net-Net Working Capital: MXN121.25
GF Value™: MXN610.69 vs. price of MXN555.00 (9.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:PRDO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perdoceo Education Corp is an American for-profit education company that focuses on quality postsecondary education online to a diverse student population, along with campus-based and blended learning programs. The company's important segments include the American InterContinental University, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, and Colorado Technical University. These universities provide undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs focusing on business, technology, management, and social services, with the majority of the students enrolled in programs offered fully online. The majority of the its revenue comes from the Colorado Technical University segment.
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