Unichem Laboratories (NSE:UNICHEMLAB) Net-Net Working Capital: ₹53.75 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:UNICHEMLAB Unichem Laboratories Ltd NSE:UNICHEMLAB
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Price ₹531.05
GF Value ₹681.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Unichem Laboratories Net-Net Working Capital?

Unichem Laboratories NSE:UNICHEMLAB +0.47% 75 Net-Net Working Capital is ₹53.75 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:UNICHEMLAB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹681.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Drug Manufacturers companies, Unichem Laboratories ranks worse than 59.52% 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.

Unichem Laboratories's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹53.75.

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

NSE:UNICHEMLAB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked worse than
59.52% of 415 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.62 vs NSE:UNICHEMLAB: 9.89

Unichem Laboratories  (NSE:UNICHEMLAB) 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.


Unichem Laboratories Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Unichem Laboratories Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unichem Laboratories'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.

Unichem Laboratories Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Unichem Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
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Unichem Laboratories Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:UNICHEMLAB vs ZTS, UTHR: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Unichem Laboratories'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.


Unichem Laboratories Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Unichem Laboratories's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Unichem Laboratories Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Unichem Laboratories'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)
=(2894.8+0.75 * 8285.8+0.5 * 9749.7-10200
-0-0)/70.406
=53.75

Unichem Laboratories'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)
=(2894.8+0.75 * 8285.8+0.5 * 9749.7-10200
-0-0)/70.406
=53.75

* 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 ₹53.75 mean?
Unichem Laboratories (NSE:UNICHEMLAB) has a Net-Net Working Capital of ₹53.75 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 Unichem Laboratories According to the industry distribution chart, Unichem Laboratories ranks #247 out of 415 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Unichem Laboratories' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Unichem Laboratories' current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹53.75. Based on the distribution chart, Unichem Laboratories ranks #247 out of 415 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Unichem Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unichem Laboratories' Net-Net Working Capital compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Unichem Laboratories ranks #247 out of 415 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Unichem Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.62. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.62, based on 415 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 Unichem Laboratories For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unichem Laboratories's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹53.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unichem Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unichem Laboratories (NSE:UNICHEMLAB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹681.05, compared to a current price of ₹531.05 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹53.75. Unichem Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Unichem Laboratories (NSE:UNICHEMLAB), the current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹53.75 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 Unichem Laboratories (NSE:UNICHEMLAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unichem Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹531.05 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹681.05. GuruFocus considers Unichem Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:UNICHEMLAB:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: ₹53.75
  • GF Value™: ₹681.05 vs. price of ₹531.05 (22% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Unichem Laboratories Business Description

Other Exchanges 506690:India
Address Off. S. V. Road, Unichem Bhavan, Prabhat Estate, Jogeshwari (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 102
Unichem Laboratories Ltd is an India based pharmaceutical company. It manufactures a range of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). The company's products are offered in the areas of gastroenterology, cardiology, diabetology, psychiatry, neurology, anti-bacterial, anti-infectives and pain management. Some of its products include Apixaban, Brimonidine Tartrate, Finofibrate, Glipizide, Piroxicam and others. The company has a market presence with sales in India and outside India, and the majority of the revenue derived from India. Its product categories comprises Formulations and Bulk Drugs and Chemicals.
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