Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co (TSE:2892) Net-Net Working Capital: 円-401.01 (As of Jun. 2026)

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TSE:2892 Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Ltd TSE:2892
61 GF Score
Price 円4,870.00
GF Value 円3,462.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Net-Net Working Capital?

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co TSE:2892 +2.31% 61 Net-Net Working Capital is 円-401.01 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2892 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,462.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 654 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co ranks worse than 152905.05% 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.

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円-401.01.

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

TSE:2892's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 6.75
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co  (TSE:2892) 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.


Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nihon Shokuhin Kako 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.

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Nihon Shokuhin Kako 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 -783.44 -790.63 -644.52 -1,005.98 -778.12

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co 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 -772.26 -393.63 -431.60 -778.12 -401.01

TSE:2892 vs KHC, GIS: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nihon Shokuhin Kako 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.


Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Nihon Shokuhin Kako 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)
=(338+0.75 * 14529+0.5 * 12759-21381
-0-0)/4.840828
=-778.12

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co'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)
=(261+0.75 * 17217+0.5 * 12008-21093
-0-0)/4.776128
=-401.00

* 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-401.01 mean?
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co (TSE:2892) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円-401.01 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 Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co ranks #999999 out of 654 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-401.01. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co ranks #999999 out of 654 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co ranks #999999 out of 654 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.75. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.75, based on 654 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 Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-401.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co (TSE:2892) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,462.09, compared to a current price of 円4,870.00 — trading 40.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-401.01. Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co (TSE:2892), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-401.01 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 Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co (TSE:2892) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,870.00 is trading 40.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,462.09. GuruFocus considers Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2892:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円-401.01
  • GF Value™: 円3,462.09 vs. price of 円4,870.00 (40.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2892 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Business Description

Address 1-6-5 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0005
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of starch, sugar products, fine chemicals, and by-products made from corn. Its product portfolio includes Eclipse cornstarch, Eclipse waxy starch, oxidized starch, Eclipse corn steep liquor, Eclipse corn salad oil, Eclipse gluten meal, etc.
61GF Score

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円4,870.00
Price
円3,462.09
GF Value