Merko Ehitus AS (STU:MKS) Net-Net Working Capital: €0.47 (As of Jun. 2026)

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STU:MKS Merko Ehitus AS STU:MKS
70 GF Score
Price €26.50
GF Value €13.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Merko Ehitus AS Net-Net Working Capital?

Merko Ehitus AS STU:MKS -0.56% 70 Net-Net Working Capital is €0.47 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:MKS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 481 Construction companies, Merko Ehitus AS ranks worse than 92.93% 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.

Merko Ehitus AS's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.47.

The industry rank for Merko Ehitus AS's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

STU:MKS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked worse than
92.93% of 481 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.61 vs STU:MKS: 56.38

Merko Ehitus AS  (STU:MKS) 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.


Merko Ehitus AS Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Merko Ehitus AS Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Merko Ehitus AS'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.

Merko Ehitus AS Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Merko Ehitus AS 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 -0.56 -2.05 0.14 2.01 2.15

Merko Ehitus AS Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 1.56 2.69 2.15 1.78 0.47

STU:MKS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Merko Ehitus AS'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.


Merko Ehitus AS Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Merko Ehitus AS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Merko Ehitus AS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Merko Ehitus AS Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Merko Ehitus AS'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)
=(59.424+0.75 * 31.003+0.5 * 219.622-154.47
-0-0)/17.700
=2.15

Merko Ehitus AS's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(45.593+0.75 * 35.597+0.5 * 245.529-186.713
-0-0)/17.700
=0.47

* 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 €0.47 mean?
Merko Ehitus AS (STU:MKS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €0.47 as of Jun. 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 Merko Ehitus AS According to the industry distribution chart, Merko Ehitus AS ranks #447 out of 481 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is Merko Ehitus AS's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Merko Ehitus AS's current Net-Net Working Capital is €0.47. Based on the distribution chart, Merko Ehitus AS ranks #447 out of 481 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Merko Ehitus AS has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merko Ehitus AS's Net-Net Working Capital compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Merko Ehitus AS ranks #447 out of 481 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Merko Ehitus AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.61. 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 Construction company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Construction companies is 6.61, based on 481 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 Merko Ehitus AS For the Construction industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Merko Ehitus AS's current Net-Net Working Capital is €0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Merko Ehitus AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merko Ehitus AS (STU:MKS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.39, compared to a current price of €26.50 — trading 97.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €0.47. Merko Ehitus AS's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 Merko Ehitus AS (STU:MKS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €0.47 as of Jun. 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 Merko Ehitus AS (STU:MKS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merko Ehitus AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €26.50 is trading 97.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.39. GuruFocus considers Merko Ehitus AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MKS:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €0.47
  • GF Value™: €13.39 vs. price of €26.50 (97.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Merko Ehitus AS Business Description

Other Exchanges MRK1T:Estonia
Address Jarvevana tee 9G, Tallinn, EST, 11314
Merko Ehitus AS is a construction company. The company is engaged in the business of general contracting of construction and on providing complete solutions in professional construction and real estate development. The company operates under two reportable segments: construction service and real estate development. Construction service contributes to the majority of the revenue. The Construction service segment includes all projects of the home markets in general construction, civil engineering, electrical construction and concrete works services. The firm operates mainly in Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Norway. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Estonia.
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