Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) Net-Net Working Capital: NT$2.85 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:8201 Inventec Besta Co Ltd TPE:8201
67 GF Score
Price NT$11.95
GF Value NT$15.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Inventec Besta Co Net-Net Working Capital?

Inventec Besta Co TPE:8201 +0.42% 67 Net-Net Working Capital is NT$2.85 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:8201 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,192 Hardware companies, Inventec Besta Co ranks better than 70.97% 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.

Inventec Besta Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$2.85.

The industry rank for Inventec Besta Co's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:8201's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
70.97% of 1192 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 9.25 vs TPE:8201: 4.19

Inventec Besta Co  (TPE:8201) 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.


Inventec Besta Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Inventec Besta Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inventec Besta Co'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.

Inventec Besta Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Inventec Besta Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
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Inventec Besta Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 3.34 2.84 3.02 2.74 2.85

TPE:8201 vs AAPL: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Inventec Besta Co'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.


Inventec Besta Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Inventec Besta Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Inventec Besta Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Inventec Besta Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Inventec Besta Co'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)
=(332.403+0.75 * 55.137+0.5 * 57.547-231.373
-0-0)/62.366
=2.74

Inventec Besta Co'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)
=(271.909+0.75 * 64.421+0.5 * 45.701-165.064
-0-0)/62.366
=2.85

* 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 NT$2.85 mean?
Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) has a Net-Net Working Capital of NT$2.85 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 Inventec Besta Co According to the industry distribution chart, Inventec Besta Co ranks #346 out of 1192 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Inventec Besta Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Inventec Besta Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is NT$2.85. Based on the distribution chart, Inventec Besta Co ranks #346 out of 1192 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Inventec Besta Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inventec Besta Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Inventec Besta Co ranks #346 out of 1192 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts Inventec Besta Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 9.25. 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 Hardware company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Hardware companies is 9.25, based on 1,192 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 Inventec Besta Co For the Hardware industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 9.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inventec Besta Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is NT$2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inventec Besta Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.25, compared to a current price of NT$11.95 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is NT$2.85. Inventec Besta Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201), the current Net-Net Working Capital is NT$2.85 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 Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inventec Besta Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$11.95 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.25. GuruFocus considers Inventec Besta Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8201:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: NT$2.85
  • GF Value™: NT$15.25 vs. price of NT$11.95 (21.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Inventec Besta Co Business Description

Address No. 13, Section.2, Beitou Road, 4th Floor-1, Beitou District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Inventec Besta Co Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing electronic dictionaries and related digital products. The company offers electronic dictionaries, digital commodities, music players, electronic books, and other products. The company markets its products in Taiwan, Czech Republic, Japan, China, Singapore, Kore, and other countries.
67GF Score

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NT$11.95
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NT$15.25
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