Nipro (NPRRF) Net-Net Working Capital: $-22.32 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NPRRF Nipro Corp NPRRF
72 GF Score
Price $9.96
GF Value $9.30
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What is Nipro Net-Net Working Capital?

Nipro NPRRF 72 Net-Net Working Capital is $-22.32 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NPRRF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.30. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 420 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Nipro ranks worse than 238095% 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.

Nipro's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-22.32.

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

NPRRF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 6.68
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Nipro  (OTCPK:NPRRF) 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.


Nipro Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Nipro Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nipro'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.

Nipro Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Nipro Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
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Nipro 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 -23.07 -23.53 -23.28 -22.52 -22.32

NPRRF vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Nipro'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.


Nipro Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Nipro's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nipro Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Nipro'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)
=(616.545+0.75 * 1107.493+0.5 * 1663.546-5536.325
-0-382.241)/163.096
=-22.32

Nipro'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)
=(616.545+0.75 * 1107.493+0.5 * 1663.546-5536.325
-0-382.241)/163.096
=-22.32

* 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 $-22.32 mean?
Nipro (NPRRF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-22.32 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 Nipro According to the industry distribution chart, Nipro ranks #999999 out of 420 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Nipro's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Nipro's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-22.32. Based on the distribution chart, Nipro ranks #999999 out of 420 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nipro has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nipro's Net-Net Working Capital compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Nipro ranks #999999 out of 420 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Nipro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.68. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 6.68, based on 420 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 Nipro For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nipro's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-22.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nipro stock overvalued right now?
Nipro (NPRRF) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $-22.32. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.30, compared to a current price of $9.96 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-22.32. Nipro's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Nipro (NPRRF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-22.32 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 Nipro (NPRRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nipro stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.96 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.30.

Key valuation signals for NPRRF:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-22.32
  • GF Value™: $9.30 vs. price of $9.96 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Nipro Business Description

Other Exchanges 8086:Japan5FA:Germany
Address 3-9-3 Honjo-Nishi Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 531-8510
Nipro Corp develops medical devices, most of which are related to dialysis and artificial organs. The firm operates in four segments: medical, pharmaceutical, glass, and other. The medical segment contributes the majority of revenue. It sells products related to injections, infusions, artificial organs, and cell cultures, as well as medical equipment for renal treatment, diabetes, and generic drugs. Renal products contribute the largest proportion of sales within the medical segment. The pharmaceutical segment manufactures pharmaceuticals, including oral drugs and injectables, which are supplied to pharmaceutical companies in Japan. The glass business sells glass products used for medical applications, such as vials and syringes. Nipro generates the majority of its revenue in Japan.
72GF Score

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