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Sartorius AGSARTF 84 Net-Net Working Capital is $-98.85 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SARTF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $274.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sartorius AG ranks worse than 236966.59% 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.
Sartorius AG's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-98.85.
The industry rank for Sartorius AG's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
SARTF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 6.56 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Sartorius AG (OTCPK:SARTF) 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.
Sartorius AG Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Sartorius AG Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sartorius AG'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.
SARTF vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Sartorius AG'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.
Sartorius AG Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sartorius AG's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sartorius AG's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.
* 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 $-98.85 mean?
Sartorius AG (SARTF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-98.85 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 Sartorius AG According to the industry distribution chart, Sartorius AG ranks #999999 out of 422 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Sartorius AG's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Sartorius AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-98.85. Based on the distribution chart, Sartorius AG ranks #999999 out of 422 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sartorius AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sartorius AG's Net-Net Working Capital compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sartorius AG ranks #999999 out of 422 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Sartorius AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.56. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 6.56, based on 422 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 Sartorius AG For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sartorius AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-98.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sartorius AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sartorius AG (SARTF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $274.03, compared to a current price of $212.80 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-98.85. Sartorius AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 10 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 Sartorius AG (SARTF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-98.85 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 Sartorius AG (SARTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sartorius AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $212.80 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $274.03.
GuruFocus considers Sartorius AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SARTF:
Net-Net Working Capital: $-98.85
GF Value™: $274.03 vs. price of $212.80 (22.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SARTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sartorius AG is a leading provider of bioprocessing solutions. Its bioprocess division sells equipment and consumables for upstream and downstream manufacturing of biologic drugs and focuses on single-use technology. Its laboratory products and services division offers a wide range of products for laboratory use, including scales, pipettes, and filtration equipment. As of 2024, the bioprocess and LPS divisions contributed 80% and 20% of revenue, respectively. Bioprocess is housed in its subsidiary Sartorius Stedim Biotech, of which Sartorius AG has a 72% ownership and 83% voting control. The business is geographically diverse, with revenue across Europe, Middle East, and Africa (41% of 2024 sales), the Americas (36%), and Asia-Pacific (23%). We estimate China revenue to be around 10%.
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