I-Tech AB (OSTO:ITECH) Net-Net Working Capital: kr13.42 (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:ITECH I-Tech AB OSTO:ITECH
89 GF Score
Price kr66.60
GF Value kr65.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is I-Tech AB Net-Net Working Capital?

I-Tech AB OSTO:ITECH -0.60% 89 Net-Net Working Capital is kr13.42 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ITECH with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of kr65.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Chemicals companies, I-Tech AB ranks better than 64.05% 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.

I-Tech AB's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr13.42.

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

OSTO:ITECH's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
64.05% of 548 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 7.555 vs OSTO:ITECH: 4.96

I-Tech AB  (OSTO:ITECH) 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.


I-Tech AB Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


I-Tech AB Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for I-Tech AB'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.

I-Tech AB Net-Net Working Capital Chart

I-Tech AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.67 4.73 6.65 8.98 11.87

I-Tech AB 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 11.35 10.35 11.37 11.87 13.42

OSTO:ITECH vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, I-Tech AB'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.


I-Tech AB Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, I-Tech AB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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I-Tech AB Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

I-Tech AB'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 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(148.16+0.75 * 15.753+0.5 * 3.532-19.348
-0-0)/11.998
=11.87

I-Tech AB'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)
=(156.702+0.75 * 40.957+0.5 * 4.578-28.658
-0-0)/11.998
=13.42

* 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 kr13.42 mean?
I-Tech AB (OSTO:ITECH) has a Net-Net Working Capital of kr13.42 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 I-Tech AB According to the industry distribution chart, I-Tech AB ranks #197 out of 548 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is I-Tech AB's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
I-Tech AB's current Net-Net Working Capital is kr13.42. Based on the distribution chart, I-Tech AB ranks #197 out of 548 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, I-Tech AB has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does I-Tech AB's Net-Net Working Capital compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, I-Tech AB ranks #197 out of 548 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts I-Tech AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.56. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Chemicals companies is 7.56, based on 548 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 I-Tech AB For the Chemicals industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. I-Tech AB's current Net-Net Working Capital is kr13.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is I-Tech AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, I-Tech AB (OSTO:ITECH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr65.77, compared to a current price of kr66.60 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is kr13.42. I-Tech AB's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 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 I-Tech AB (OSTO:ITECH), the current Net-Net Working Capital is kr13.42 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 I-Tech AB (OSTO:ITECH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, I-Tech AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr66.60 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr65.77. GuruFocus considers I-Tech AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:ITECH:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: kr13.42
  • GF Value™: kr65.77 vs. price of kr66.60 (1.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 2 warning signs

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


I-Tech AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 99I:Germany
Address Forandringens gata 10, Molndal, SWE, SE- 431 53
I-Tech AB is a biotechnology company. The company has developed the antifouling technology Selektope, an active substance that prevents barnacle attachment on submerged surfaces such as ships and boat hulls. The company's business model is ultra scalable, that large top-line figures are generated in a compact organisation.
89GF Score

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