Quest Co (TSE:2332) Net-Net Working Capital: 円589.90 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:2332 Quest Co Ltd TSE:2332
65 GF Score
Price 円1,680.00
GF Value 円1,738.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Quest Co Net-Net Working Capital?

Quest Co TSE:2332 -1.47% 65 Net-Net Working Capital is 円589.90 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2332 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,738.86 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,221 Software companies, Quest Co ranks better than 81.08% 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.

Quest Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円589.90.

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

TSE:2332's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
81.08% of 1221 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 7.09 vs TSE:2332: 2.85

Quest Co  (TSE:2332) 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.


Quest Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Quest Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quest 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.

Quest Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Quest Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 386.62 394.22 504.96 603.59 589.90

Quest Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 504.96 559.36 603.59 550.30 589.90

TSE:2332 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Quest 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.


Quest Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Software Industry

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

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


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Quest Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Quest Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(3057.484+0.75 * 3805.304+0.5 * 22.433-2898.262
-0-0)/5.127
=589.90

Quest 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)
=(3057.484+0.75 * 3805.304+0.5 * 22.433-2898.262
-0-0)/5.127
=589.90

* 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589.90 mean?
Quest Co (TSE:2332) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円589.90 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 Quest Co According to the industry distribution chart, Quest Co ranks #231 out of 1221 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Quest Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Quest Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円589.90. Based on the distribution chart, Quest Co ranks #231 out of 1221 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quest Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quest Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Quest Co ranks #231 out of 1221 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Quest Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.09. 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 Software company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Software companies is 7.09, based on 1,221 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 Quest Co For the Software industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quest Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円589.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quest Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quest Co (TSE:2332) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,738.86, compared to a current price of 円1,680.00 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円589.90. Quest Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100. 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 Quest Co (TSE:2332), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円589.90 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 Quest Co (TSE:2332) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quest Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,680.00 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,738.86. GuruFocus considers Quest Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2332:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円589.90
  • GF Value™: 円1,738.86 vs. price of 円1,680.00 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2332 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Quest Co Business Description

Address 3-1-1 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo msb Tamachi Tamachi Station Tower N, 14th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0023
Quest Co Ltd is engaged in information services business. Its segments includes System Development business and Maintenance; and Infrastructure Services business. System Development business is involved in the provision of software development services, including the consulting, design, development and maintenance of systems. Infrastructure Services business is engaged in the provision of support services for infrastructure operation, including infrastructure building, technological services, system operations, supervision, helpdesk, and field support.
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Price
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