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.
Scopus BioPharma's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was $-0.23.
The industry rank for Scopus BioPharma's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
SCPS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 5.49 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Scopus BioPharma (OTCPK:SCPS) 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.
Scopus BioPharma Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Scopus BioPharma Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scopus BioPharma'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.
SCPS vs AMPE, DRMA, SPRC: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Scopus BioPharma'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.
Scopus BioPharma Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Scopus BioPharma's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scopus BioPharma'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 $-0.23 mean?
Scopus BioPharma (SCPS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-0.23 as of Jun. 2023. 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 Scopus BioPharma
Is Scopus BioPharma's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Scopus BioPharma's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.23.
How does Scopus BioPharma's Net-Net Working Capital compare to AMPE and DRMA?
Scopus BioPharma's Net-Net Working Capital of $-0.23 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.49. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Biotechnology companies is 5.49, based on 860 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 Scopus BioPharma For the Biotechnology industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scopus BioPharma's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scopus BioPharma stock overvalued right now?
Scopus BioPharma (SCPS) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $-0.23. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.23. 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 Scopus BioPharma (SCPS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.23 as of Jun. 2023. 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.
Scopus BioPharma Inc a biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics targeting the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is comprised of chemical compounds, or cannabinoids, that interact with cannabinoid receptors which are located throughout the body. Its product candidate comprises CO-sTiRNA, which is a STAT3 inhibitor gene therapy and MRI-1867.
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