THBD (Third Bench) Net-Net Working Capital: $-0.06 (As of May. 2024)

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What is Third Bench Net-Net Working Capital?

Third Bench THBD -99.00% Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.06 as of May. 2024.

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.

Third Bench's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in May. 2024 was $-0.06.

The industry rank for Third Bench's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

THBD's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Industry Median: 6.75
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Third Bench  (OTCPK:THBD) 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.


Third Bench Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Third Bench Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Third Bench'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.

Third Bench Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Third Bench Annual Data
Trend Aug07 Aug08 Aug09 Aug10 Aug11 Aug12 Aug13 Aug14 Aug15
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.08 -1.27 -3.59 -3.90 -1.22

Third Bench Quarterly Data
Feb10 May10 Aug10 Nov10 Feb11 May11 Aug11 Nov11 Feb12 May12 Aug12 Nov12 Feb13 May13 Aug13 Aug14 Aug15 May22 May23 May24
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 -3.90 -1.22 0.00 -0.56 -0.06

THBD vs SGI, SN, MHK: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Third Bench'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.


Third Bench Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Third Bench's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Third Bench's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.



Third Bench Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Third Bench's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2015 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Aug. 2015 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.001+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-1.222
-0-0)/1.002
=-1.22

Third Bench's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2024 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: May. 2024 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.396+0.75 * 1.924+0.5 * 1.122-17.845
-0-0)/244.189
=-0.06

* 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 $-0.06 mean?
Third Bench (THBD) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-0.06 as of May. 2024. 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 Third Bench
Is Third Bench's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Third Bench's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.06.
How does Third Bench's Net-Net Working Capital compare to SGI and SN?
Third Bench's Net-Net Working Capital of $-0.06 can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.75. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 6.75, based on 176 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 Third Bench For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Third Bench's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Third Bench stock overvalued right now?
Third Bench (THBD) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $-0.06. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.06. 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 Third Bench (THBD), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.06 as of May. 2024. 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.

Third Bench Business Description

Address 710 North Post Oak, Suite 206, Houston, TX, USA, 77024
Third Bench Inc is a holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, offers products in categories: Residential Cabinets and countertops and commercial millwork throughout the Western U.S. for customers from California to Texas. It also provides installation services as a part of its vertical offering. Additionally, the company provides its products and services through its architectural millwork and retail facilities, located in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, New Mexico and Tucson, Arizona.