MWC (Micware Co) Net-Net Working Capital: $-0.70 (As of Feb. 2026)

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What is Micware Co Net-Net Working Capital?

Micware Co MWC +3.97% 20 Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.70 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates MWC with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 369 Vehicles & Parts companies, Micware Co ranks worse than 271002.44% 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.

Micware Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $-0.70.

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

MWC's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 7.93
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Micware Co  (NAS:MWC) 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.


Micware Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Micware Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Micware Co'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.

Micware Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Micware Co Annual Data
Trend Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Net-Net Working Capital
-0.64 -0.76 -0.70

Micware Co Semi-Annual Data
Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Net-Net Working Capital -0.64 0.00 -0.76 -0.78 -0.70

MWC vs CAAS, INVZ, MKDW: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Micware Co'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.


Micware Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Micware Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Micware Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Micware Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Feb. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(53.253+0.75 * 11.899+0.5 * 0.122-102.04
-0-1.372)/58.992
=-0.70

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

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(53.253+0.75 * 11.899+0.5 * 0.122-102.04
-0-1.372)/58.992
=-0.70

* 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 $-0.70 mean?
Micware Co (MWC) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-0.70 as of Feb. 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 Micware Co According to the industry distribution chart, Micware Co ranks #999999 out of 369 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Micware Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Micware Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.70. Based on the distribution chart, Micware Co ranks #999999 out of 369 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Micware Co has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Micware Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to CAAS and INVZ?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Micware Co ranks #999999 out of 369 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Micware Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.93. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.93, based on 369 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 Micware Co For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Micware Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Micware Co stock overvalued right now?
Micware Co (MWC) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $-0.70. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.70. Micware Co's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Micware Co (MWC), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.70 as of Feb. 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.

Micware Co Business Description

Address 59 Naniwa-machi, Kobe Asahi Building. 25th Floor.24th Floor, Chuo-ku, Hyogo, Kobe, JPN, 650-0035
Micware Co Ltd is a Japan-based holding company that provides software development services and inventive information technology (IT) solutions mainly focused on the automotive and mobility sectors. Its main focus is the development and sale of in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems that cover a broad range of modern car functionality from multimedia to navigation, human-machine interface, telematics, and driver assistance. The group also engaged in the development of navigation software and location information-based smartphone applications. The Company operates its business units in the three operating segments: Software Defined Vehicles (SDV), Location-Based Services (LBS), and Other. The Company operates principally in Japan. All material revenue of the Company is derived from Japan.
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