Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) Net-Net Working Capital: 円-137.69 (As of Jun. 2026)

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TSE:2170 Link and Motivation Inc TSE:2170
85 GF Score
Price 円623.00
GF Value 円501.48
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Link and Motivation Net-Net Working Capital?

Link and Motivation TSE:2170 -1.11% 85 Net-Net Working Capital is 円-137.69 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2170 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円501.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 447 Business Services companies, Link and Motivation ranks worse than 223713.42% 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.

Link and Motivation's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円-137.69.

The industry rank for Link and Motivation's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2170's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 5.69
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Link and Motivation  (TSE:2170) 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.


Link and Motivation Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Link and Motivation Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Link and Motivation'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.

Link and Motivation Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Link and Motivation 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 -131.36 -100.05 -95.42 -94.34 -110.88

Link and Motivation 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 -90.23 -107.37 -110.88 -124.66 -137.69

TSE:2170 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Link and Motivation'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.


Link and Motivation Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Business Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Link and Motivation's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Link and Motivation Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Link and Motivation'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)
=(11389+0.75 * 4801+0.5 * 238-24183
-0-3226)/110.937
=-110.88

Link and Motivation'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)
=(11501+0.75 * 4967+0.5 * 355-26475
-0-3604)/106.584
=-137.69

* 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-137.69 mean?
Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円-137.69 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 Link and Motivation According to the industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #999999 out of 447 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Link and Motivation's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Link and Motivation's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-137.69. Based on the distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #999999 out of 447 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Link and Motivation has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link and Motivation's Net-Net Working Capital compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #999999 out of 447 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Link and Motivation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.69. 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 5.69, based on 447 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 Link and Motivation For the Business Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Link and Motivation's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-137.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link and Motivation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円501.48, compared to a current price of 円623.00 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-137.69. Link and Motivation's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-137.69 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円623.00 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円501.48. GuruFocus considers Link and Motivation to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2170:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円-137.69
  • GF Value™: 円501.48 vs. price of 円623.00 (24.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Link and Motivation Business Description

Address 4-12-15 Ginza, Kabukiza Tower,15th Floor, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0061
Link and Motivation Inc is engaged in providing management consulting services. It offers consulting services that transform business organizations through motivation management, entry management, brand management, investor relations and place management. The company operates across three segments namely, Division, Individual Development Division, and Matching Division it provides corporate consulting and HR solutions (including the Motivation Cloud HRTech platform), educational services for students and professionals, and recruitment/matching services.
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