OVS SpA (MIL:OVS) Net-Net Working Capital: €-6.97 (As of Jan. 2026)

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MIL:OVS OVS SpA MIL:OVS
64 GF Score
Price €6.40
GF Value €3.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is OVS SpA Net-Net Working Capital?

OVS SpA MIL:OVS +1.44% 64 Net-Net Working Capital is €-6.97 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:OVS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 371 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, OVS SpA ranks worse than 269541.51% 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.

OVS SpA's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was €-6.97.

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

MIL:OVS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 5.33
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

OVS SpA  (MIL:OVS) 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.


OVS SpA Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


OVS SpA Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OVS 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.

OVS SpA Net-Net Working Capital Chart

OVS SpA Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.01 -5.56 -5.75 -6.47 -6.97

OVS SpA Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 -5.75 -6.42 -6.47 -7.12 -6.97

MIL:OVS vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, OVS 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.


OVS SpA Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, OVS SpA's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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OVS SpA Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

OVS SpA's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jan. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(105.228+0.75 * 94.661+0.5 * 496.487-2120.669
-0-0.839)/243.629
=-6.97

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

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(105.228+0.75 * 94.661+0.5 * 496.487-2120.669
-0-0.839)/243.629
=-6.97

* 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 €-6.97 mean?
OVS SpA (MIL:OVS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-6.97 as of Jan. 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 OVS SpA According to the industry distribution chart, OVS SpA ranks #999999 out of 371 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is OVS SpA's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
OVS SpA's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-6.97. Based on the distribution chart, OVS SpA ranks #999999 out of 371 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, OVS SpA has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OVS SpA's Net-Net Working Capital compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, OVS SpA ranks #999999 out of 371 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places OVS SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.33. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.33, based on 371 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 OVS SpA For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OVS SpA's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-6.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OVS SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OVS SpA (MIL:OVS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.42, compared to a current price of €6.40 — trading 87% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-6.97. OVS SpA's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 OVS SpA (MIL:OVS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-6.97 as of Jan. 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 OVS SpA (MIL:OVS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OVS SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.40 is trading 87% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.42. GuruFocus considers OVS SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:OVS:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-6.97
  • GF Value™: €3.42 vs. price of €6.40 (87% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

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


OVS SpA Business Description

Other Exchanges 0R5R:UK0OV1:Germany
Address Via Terraglio 17, Venice - Mestre, ITA, 30174
OVS SpA is an Italian fashion retailer. The company develops and markets menswear, womenswear and children's wear. Its operating segment includes OVS, UPIM and Sempione Fashion. OVS segment offers stylish and high-quality clothing at competitive prices focusing on the latest trends and fashion. Its UPIM segment offers women's, men's and children's clothing products, homeware and fragrance, The company generates maximum revenue from the OVS segment. Geographically, it has a presence in Italy, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Spain, Croatia, and Serbia.
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