TOYRF (Toys R Us ANZ) Net-Net Working Capital: $-1.24 (As of Jan. 2018)

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What is Toys R Us ANZ Net-Net Working Capital?

Toys R Us ANZ TOYRF +400.00% Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.24 as of Jan. 2018.

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.

Toys R Us ANZ's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2018 was $-1.24.

The industry rank for Toys R Us ANZ's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

TOYRF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 6.01
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Toys R Us ANZ  (OTCPK:TOYRF) 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.


Toys R Us ANZ Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Toys R Us ANZ Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Toys R Us ANZ'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.

Toys R Us ANZ Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Toys R Us ANZ Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Jul11 Jul12 Jul13 Jul14 Jul15 Jul16 Jul17
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -20.66 -11.56 -11.46 -12.51 -16.11

Toys R Us ANZ Semi-Annual Data
Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Jan11 Jul11 Jan12 Jul12 Jan13 Jul13 Jan14 Jul14 Jan15 Jul15 Jan16 Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18
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 -10.93 -12.51 -12.63 -16.11 -1.24

TOYRF vs BWMG, AS, HAS: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Toys R Us ANZ'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.


Toys R Us ANZ Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Toys R Us ANZ's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Toys R Us ANZ's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.



Toys R Us ANZ Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Toys R Us ANZ's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2017 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jul. 2017 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.518+0.75 * 1.703+0.5 * 5.472-54.715
-0-0)/3.116
=-16.11

Toys R Us ANZ's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2018 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2018 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.154+0.75 * 5.833+0.5 * 4.083-19.408
-0-0)/10.341
=-1.24

* 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 $-1.24 mean?
Toys R Us ANZ (TOYRF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-1.24 as of Jan. 2018. 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 Toys R Us ANZ
Is Toys R Us ANZ's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Toys R Us ANZ's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.24.
How does Toys R Us ANZ's Net-Net Working Capital compare to BWMG and AS?
Toys R Us ANZ's Net-Net Working Capital of $-1.24 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.01. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.01, based on 328 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 Toys R Us ANZ For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Toys R Us ANZ's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Toys R Us ANZ stock overvalued right now?
Toys R Us ANZ (TOYRF) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $-1.24. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.24. 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 Toys R Us ANZ (TOYRF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-1.24 as of Jan. 2018. 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.

Toys R Us ANZ Business Description

Address 45-49 McNaughton Road, Unit 3, Clayton, VIC, AUS, 3168
Toys R Us ANZ Ltd is a brand builder and distributor of toys, sporting, and lifestyle products. The company is organised into two operating segments based on differences in products sold: Business to Consumer (B2C) and Corporate. The Business to Consumer segment is involved in sale of consumer products (toys, hobby and baby goods) to the consumers and Corporate relates to the corporate running costs of the Group. The company generates majority of its revenue from its B2C segment. Geographically the company operates in Australia.