MRPLY (Mr Price Group) Net-Net Working Capital: $-1.91 (As of Mar. 2026)

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MRPLY Mr Price Group Ltd MRPLY
93 GF Score
Price $10.38
GF Value $13.58
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Mr Price Group Net-Net Working Capital?

Mr Price Group MRPLY +2.22% 93 Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.91 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MRPLY with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 329 Retail - Cyclical companies, Mr Price Group ranks worse than 303951.06% 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.

Mr Price Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.91.

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

MRPLY's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 6.11
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Mr Price Group  (OTCPK:MRPLY) 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.


Mr Price Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Mr Price Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mr Price Group'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.

Mr Price Group Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Mr Price Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.65 -2.18 -1.92 -1.86 -1.91

Mr Price Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -1.92 -2.16 -1.86 -2.12 -1.91

MRPLY vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Mr Price Group'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.


Mr Price Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mr Price Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mr Price Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Mr Price Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(696.92+0.75 * 161.857+0.5 * 494.943-1514.024
-0-43.822)/257.103
=-1.91

Mr Price Group'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)
=(696.92+0.75 * 161.857+0.5 * 494.943-1514.024
-0-43.822)/257.103
=-1.91

* 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 $-1.91 mean?
Mr Price Group (MRPLY) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-1.91 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 Mr Price Group According to the industry distribution chart, Mr Price Group ranks #999999 out of 329 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Mr Price Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Mr Price Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.91. Based on the distribution chart, Mr Price Group ranks #999999 out of 329 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mr Price Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mr Price Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Mr Price Group ranks #999999 out of 329 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Mr Price Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.11. 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 6.11, based on 329 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 Mr Price Group For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mr Price Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mr Price Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mr Price Group (MRPLY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.58, compared to a current price of $10.38 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.91. Mr Price Group'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 Mr Price Group (MRPLY), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.91 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 Mr Price Group (MRPLY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mr Price Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.38 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.58. GuruFocus considers Mr Price Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MRPLY:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-1.91
  • GF Value™: $13.58 vs. price of $10.38 (23.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Mr Price Group Business Description

Address 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Upper Level Durban Station Complex, Stamford Hill, North Concourse, Durban, NL, ZAF, 4001
Mr Price Group Ltd is a retailer that sells proprietary-branded apparel and home goods through more than a thousand stores and online channels. It operates almost exclusively in Africa, with the vast majority of sales coming from South Africa. The company's segment involves: Apparel segment; Homeware segment; Financial Services segment; Telecoms segment; and Central Services segment. It derives maximum revenue from Apparel Segment.
93GF Score

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$10.38
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