Cembre SpA (MIL:CMB) Net-Net Working Capital: €2.09 (As of Mar. 2026)

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MIL:CMB Cembre SpA MIL:CMB
82 GF Score
Price €87.80
GF Value €48.51
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cembre SpA Net-Net Working Capital?

Cembre SpA MIL:CMB +1.97% 82 Net-Net Working Capital is €2.09 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:CMB with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.51 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,360 Industrial Products companies, Cembre SpA ranks worse than 85.59% 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.

Cembre SpA's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.09.

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

MIL:CMB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked worse than
85.59% of 1360 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 8.12 vs MIL:CMB: 42.01

Cembre SpA  (MIL:CMB) 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.


Cembre SpA Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Cembre SpA Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cembre SpA'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.

Cembre SpA Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Cembre SpA 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 2.02 2.13 2.81 1.83 1.60

Cembre SpA 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 2.51 0.96 1.32 1.60 2.09

MIL:CMB vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Cembre SpA'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.


Cembre SpA Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Cembre SpA Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Cembre SpA'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)
=(20.443+0.75 * 48.665+0.5 * 74.895-67.446
-0-0)/16.815
=1.60

Cembre SpA'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)
=(13.679+0.75 * 62.162+0.5 * 78.208-64.287
-0-0)/16.815
=2.09

* 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 €2.09 mean?
Cembre SpA (MIL:CMB) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €2.09 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 Cembre SpA According to the industry distribution chart, Cembre SpA ranks #1164 out of 1360 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 85.6%.
Is Cembre SpA's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Cembre SpA's current Net-Net Working Capital is €2.09. Based on the distribution chart, Cembre SpA ranks #1164 out of 1360 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cembre SpA has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cembre SpA's Net-Net Working Capital compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Cembre SpA ranks #1164 out of 1360 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Cembre SpA 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 1,360 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 Cembre SpA 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. Cembre SpA's current Net-Net Working Capital is €2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cembre SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cembre SpA (MIL:CMB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.51, compared to a current price of €87.80 — trading 81% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €2.09. Cembre SpA's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 Cembre SpA (MIL:CMB), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €2.09 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 Cembre SpA (MIL:CMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cembre SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €87.80 is trading 81% above its estimated GF Value™ of €48.51. GuruFocus considers Cembre SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:CMB:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €2.09
  • GF Value™: €48.51 vs. price of €87.80 (81% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100

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


Cembre SpA Business Description

Other Exchanges CMBm:UK0DXU:UKJ0L:Germany
Address Via Serenissima 9, Brescia, ITA, 25135
Cembre SpA specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of solutions for the connection and termination of electrical conductors, along with wiring tools. The Group mainly operates in the industrial, railway, and power & utilities markets, offering a comprehensive portfolio across six main categories: electrical connectors and cable accessories; hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic tools; cable glands and ducts; terminals and terminal blocks; industrial marking products; and railway-specific equipment. Its key product categories include cable lugs, tools, marking systems, cable glands and cable entry systems, and wiring accessories. The company operates in Italy, the rest of Europe (which generates the majority of its revenue), and the rest of the world.
82GF Score

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