Nippon Techno Lab (SSE:3849) Net-Net Working Capital: 円384.49 (As of Mar. 2026)

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SSE:3849 Nippon Techno Lab Inc SSE:3849
70 GF Score
Price 円601.00
GF Value 円851.41
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nippon Techno Lab Net-Net Working Capital?

Nippon Techno Lab SSE:3849 -0.33% 70 Net-Net Working Capital is 円384.49 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SSE:3849 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円851.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,227 Software companies, Nippon Techno Lab ranks better than 94.21% 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.

Nippon Techno Lab's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円384.49.

The industry rank for Nippon Techno Lab's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

SSE:3849's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
94.21% of 1227 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 6.93 vs SSE:3849: 1.47

Nippon Techno Lab  (SSE:3849) 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.


Nippon Techno Lab Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Nippon Techno Lab Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Techno Lab'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.

Nippon Techno Lab Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Nippon Techno Lab Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 522.51 553.80 503.09 421.04 384.49

Nippon Techno Lab Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 406.95 392.02 357.47 384.49 432.71

SSE:3849 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Nippon Techno Lab'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.


Nippon Techno Lab Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nippon Techno Lab's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Techno Lab's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Nippon Techno Lab Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Nippon Techno Lab's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(522.065+0.75 * 515.83+0.5 * 51.961-315.345
-0-0)/1.6114
=384.49

Nippon Techno Lab'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)
=(522.065+0.75 * 515.83+0.5 * 51.961-315.345
-0-0)/1.6114
=384.49

* 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 円384.49 mean?
Nippon Techno Lab (SSE:3849) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円384.49 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 Nippon Techno Lab According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Techno Lab ranks #71 out of 1227 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Nippon Techno Lab's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Nippon Techno Lab's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円384.49. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Techno Lab ranks #71 out of 1227 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Techno Lab has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Techno Lab's Net-Net Working Capital compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nippon Techno Lab ranks #71 out of 1227 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Nippon Techno Lab in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.93. 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 Software company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Software companies is 6.93, based on 1,227 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 Nippon Techno Lab For the Software industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Techno Lab's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円384.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Techno Lab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Techno Lab (SSE:3849) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円851.41, compared to a current price of 円601.00 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円384.49. Nippon Techno Lab's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Nippon Techno Lab (SSE:3849), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円384.49 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 Nippon Techno Lab (SSE:3849) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Techno Lab stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円601.00 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円851.41. GuruFocus considers Nippon Techno Lab to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SSE:3849:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円384.49
  • GF Value™: 円851.41 vs. price of 円601.00 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:3849 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Techno Lab Business Description

Address 2-1 PMO Hanzomon, 9th Floor, Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0083
Nippon Techno Lab Inc is engaged in Imaging & Printer Controller Business that develops and sells controllers and controller software for industrial printers and plotters. The company is engaged in the storage solutions business and contract development business.
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