Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) Net-Net Working Capital: 円72.40 (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:2341 Arbeit-Times Co Ltd TSE:2341
62 GF Score
Price 円172.00
GF Value 円228.14
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Arbeit-Times Co Net-Net Working Capital?

Arbeit-Times Co TSE:2341 -1.15% 62 Net-Net Working Capital is 円72.40 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2341 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円228.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 388 Media - Diversified companies, Arbeit-Times Co ranks better than 71.13% 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.

Arbeit-Times Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円72.40.

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

TSE:2341's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
71.13% of 388 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.465 vs TSE:2341: 2.40

Arbeit-Times Co  (TSE:2341) 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.


Arbeit-Times Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Arbeit-Times Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arbeit-Times 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.

Arbeit-Times Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Arbeit-Times Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 116.40 107.83 99.35 95.66 72.40

Arbeit-Times Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 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 63.44 66.86 69.55 72.40 71.68

TSE:2341 vs NYT, WLY: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Arbeit-Times 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.


Arbeit-Times Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arbeit-Times Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Arbeit-Times Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

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

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Feb. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1712.963+0.75 * 489.948+0.5 * 3.33-758.023
-0-0)/18.289
=72.40

Arbeit-Times Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1712.963+0.75 * 489.948+0.5 * 3.33-758.023
-0-0)/18.289
=72.40

* 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72.40 mean?
Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円72.40 as of Feb. 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 Arbeit-Times Co According to the industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #112 out of 388 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is Arbeit-Times Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Arbeit-Times Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円72.40. Based on the distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #112 out of 388 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arbeit-Times Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbeit-Times Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #112 out of 388 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts Arbeit-Times Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.47. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Media - Diversified companies is 4.47, based on 388 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 Arbeit-Times Co For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arbeit-Times Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円72.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbeit-Times Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円228.14, compared to a current price of 円172.00 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円72.40. Arbeit-Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円72.40 as of Feb. 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円172.00 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円228.14. GuruFocus considers Arbeit-Times Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2341:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円72.40
  • GF Value™: 円228.14 vs. price of 円172.00 (24.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2341 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arbeit-Times Co Business Description

Address 2-6-13 Kyobashi, 5th Floor, Kyobashi Yotsugi Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
Arbeit-Times Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the business of publishing magazines. The company edits and issues free job recruitment magazine under the brand name DOMO. It also provides job-related information through its online websites. In addition, it is also involved in the free paper agent intermediary and direct promotion business activities. The Group has two reportable segments: Information provision business; and Sales promotion support business.
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