Pasona Group (TSE:2168) Net-Net Working Capital: 円272.31 (As of May. 2026)

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TSE:2168 Pasona Group Inc TSE:2168
54 GF Score
Price 円1,681.00
GF Value 円1,911.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Pasona Group Net-Net Working Capital?

Pasona Group TSE:2168 +2.19% 54 Net-Net Working Capital is 円272.31 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2168 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,911.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 437 Business Services companies, Pasona Group ranks worse than 50.8% 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.

Pasona Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円272.31.

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

TSE:2168's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked worse than
50.8% of 437 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.8 vs TSE:2168: 6.17

Pasona Group  (TSE:2168) 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.


Pasona Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Pasona Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pasona Group'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.

Pasona Group Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Pasona Group Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1,386.05 -1,684.08 1,682.19 923.05 272.31

Pasona Group Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 923.05 715.86 654.88 551.38 272.31

TSE:2168 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Pasona Group'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.


Pasona Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Pasona Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pasona Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Pasona Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: May. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(92779+0.75 * 33074+0.5 * 2360-102552
-0-6041)/37.352
=272.31

Pasona Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: May. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(92779+0.75 * 33074+0.5 * 2360-102552
-0-6041)/37.352
=272.31

* 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272.31 mean?
Pasona Group (TSE:2168) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円272.31 as of May. 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 Pasona Group According to the industry distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #222 out of 437 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Pasona Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Pasona Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円272.31. Based on the distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #222 out of 437 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pasona Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pasona Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #222 out of 437 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Pasona Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.80. 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 Business Services company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Business Services companies is 5.80, based on 437 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 Pasona Group For the Business Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pasona Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円272.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pasona Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pasona Group (TSE:2168) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,911.62, compared to a current price of 円1,681.00 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円272.31. Pasona Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 Pasona Group (TSE:2168), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円272.31 as of May. 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 Pasona Group (TSE:2168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pasona Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,681.00 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,911.62. GuruFocus considers Pasona Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2168:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円272.31
  • GF Value™: 円1,911.62 vs. price of 円1,681.00 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pasona Group Business Description

Address 1-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8228
Pasona Group Inc provides human resource related support services. Its segments are BPO Solutions, Expert Solutions, Career Solutions, Global Solutions, Life Solutions, and Regional Revitalization and Tourism Solutions.
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