RENT (Rent the Runway) Net-Net Working Capital: $-6.84 (As of Apr. 2026)

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Price $3.08
GF Value $3.36
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What is Rent the Runway Net-Net Working Capital?

Rent the Runway RENT +0.65% 50 Net-Net Working Capital is $-6.84 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates RENT with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Retail - Cyclical companies, Rent the Runway ranks worse than 305810.09% 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.

Rent the Runway's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-6.84.

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

RENT's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 6
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Rent the Runway  (NAS:RENT) 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.


Rent the Runway Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Rent the Runway Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rent the Runway'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.

Rent the Runway Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Rent the Runway Annual Data
Trend Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -36.85 -60.19 -80.55 -79.41 -6.19

Rent the Runway Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -86.46 -90.56 -6.46 -6.19 -6.84

RENT vs AKA, TLYS, CATO: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Rent the Runway'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.


Rent the Runway Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rent the Runway's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Rent the Runway Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Rent the Runway's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jan. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(50.4+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-257.1
-0-0)/33.391
=-6.19

Rent the Runway's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(37.1+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-266
-0-0)/33.465
=-6.84

* 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 $-6.84 mean?
Rent the Runway (RENT) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-6.84 as of Apr. 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 Rent the Runway According to the industry distribution chart, Rent the Runway ranks #999999 out of 327 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Rent the Runway's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Rent the Runway's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-6.84. Based on the distribution chart, Rent the Runway ranks #999999 out of 327 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rent the Runway has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rent the Runway's Net-Net Working Capital compare to AKA and TLYS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Rent the Runway ranks #999999 out of 327 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Rent the Runway in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.00. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.00, based on 327 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 Rent the Runway For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rent the Runway's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-6.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rent the Runway stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rent the Runway (RENT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.36, compared to a current price of $3.08 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-6.84. Rent the Runway's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Rent the Runway (RENT), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-6.84 as of Apr. 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 Rent the Runway (RENT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rent the Runway stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.08 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.36. GuruFocus considers Rent the Runway to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for RENT:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-6.84
  • GF Value™: $3.36 vs. price of $3.08 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Rent the Runway Business Description

Address 10 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA, 11201
Rent the Runway Inc is an e-commerce platform that allows users to rent, subscribe to, or buy designer apparel and accessories. The company gives customers access to its unlimited closet through its subscription offering (Subscription) or the ability to rent a-la-carte through its reserve offering (Reserve). The company also gives its subscribers and customers the ability to buy its products through its Resale offering. The Closet in the Cloud offers a wide assortment of items for every occasion, from evening wear and accessories to ready-to-wear, workwear, denim, casual, maternity, outerwear, blouses, knitwear, loungewear, jewelry, handbags, activewear, and ski wear.
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