NSTS (NSTS Bancorp) Net-Net Working Capital: $-27.25 (As of Jun. 2026)

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NSTS NSTS Bancorp Inc NSTS
69 GF Score
Price $14.14
GF Value $14.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is NSTS Bancorp Net-Net Working Capital?

NSTS Bancorp NSTS +0.64% 69 Net-Net Working Capital is $-27.25 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSTS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 9 Banks companies, NSTS Bancorp ranks worse than 11111100% 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.

NSTS Bancorp's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-27.25.

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

NSTS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 2.06
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

NSTS Bancorp  (NAS:NSTS) 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.


NSTS Bancorp Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


NSTS Bancorp Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NSTS Bancorp'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.

NSTS Bancorp Net-Net Working Capital Chart

NSTS Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -12.81 -8.19 -26.53 -15.43 -30.33

NSTS Bancorp Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -30.22 -31.51 -30.33 -28.49 -27.25

NSTS vs HFBK, CCBC, CLST: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, NSTS Bancorp'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.


NSTS Bancorp Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, NSTS Bancorp's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NSTS Bancorp Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

NSTS Bancorp's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents+Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(35.287+1.61+0.75 * 0.925+0.5 * 0-186.674
-0-0)/4.915
=-30.33

NSTS Bancorp's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents+Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(48.269+6.848+0.75 * 0.881+0.5 * 0-189.795
-0-0)/4.918
=-27.25

* 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 $-27.25 mean?
NSTS Bancorp (NSTS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-27.25 as of Jun. 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 NSTS Bancorp According to the industry distribution chart, NSTS Bancorp ranks #999999 out of 9 companies in the Banks industry.
Is NSTS Bancorp's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
NSTS Bancorp's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-27.25. Based on the distribution chart, NSTS Bancorp ranks #999999 out of 9 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NSTS Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NSTS Bancorp's Net-Net Working Capital compare to HFBK and CCBC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, NSTS Bancorp ranks #999999 out of 9 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places NSTS Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 2.06. 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 Banks company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Banks companies is 2.06, based on 9 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 NSTS Bancorp For the Banks industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NSTS Bancorp's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-27.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NSTS Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSTS Bancorp (NSTS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.96, compared to a current price of $14.14 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-27.25. NSTS Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 NSTS Bancorp (NSTS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-27.25 as of Jun. 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 NSTS Bancorp (NSTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSTS Bancorp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.14 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.96. GuruFocus considers NSTS Bancorp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSTS:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-27.25
  • GF Value™: $14.96 vs. price of $14.14 (5.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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


NSTS Bancorp Business Description

Address 700 South Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL, USA, 60085
NSTS Bancorp Inc is a savings and loan holding company regulated Federal Reserve Board. The company was formed to serve as the North Shore Trust and Savings stock holding company. The Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company and operates as a traditional savings institution focused on serving the banking needs of customers in market area of Lake County, Illinois and adjacent communities.
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