Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) Net-Net Working Capital: 円-2,863.29 (As of Apr. 2026)

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TSE:2923 Sato Foods Co Ltd TSE:2923
68 GF Score
Price 円7,920.00
GF Value 円8,391.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sato Foods Co Net-Net Working Capital?

Sato Foods Co TSE:2923 +1.41% 68 Net-Net Working Capital is 円-2,863.29 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2923 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円8,391.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 655 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sato Foods Co ranks worse than 152671.6% 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.

Sato Foods Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円-2,863.29.

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

TSE:2923's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 6.83
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Sato Foods Co  (TSE:2923) 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.


Sato Foods Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Sato Foods Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sato Foods 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.

Sato Foods Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Sato Foods Co Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1,771.80 -1,587.77 -1,910.78 -1,892.68 -2,863.29

Sato Foods Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 -1,910.78 -2,261.98 -1,892.68 -3,165.35 -2,863.29

TSE:2923 vs KHC, GIS: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Sato Foods 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.


Sato Foods Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


TSE:2923
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Sato Foods Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

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

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Apr. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(3859.137+0.75 * 11574.834+0.5 * 12217.094-33091.252
-0-0)/5.044
=-2,863.29

Sato Foods Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(3859.137+0.75 * 11574.834+0.5 * 12217.094-33091.252
-0-0)/5.044
=-2,863.29

* 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-2,863.29 mean?
Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円-2,863.29 as of Apr. 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 Sato Foods Co According to the industry distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #999999 out of 655 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Sato Foods Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Sato Foods Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-2,863.29. Based on the distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #999999 out of 655 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sato Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato Foods Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #999999 out of 655 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Sato Foods Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.83. 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 6.83, based on 655 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 Sato Foods Co For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sato Foods Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-2,863.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円8,391.54, compared to a current price of 円7,920.00 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-2,863.29. Sato Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-2,863.29 as of Apr. 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 Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円7,920.00 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円8,391.54. GuruFocus considers Sato Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2923:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円-2,863.29
  • GF Value™: 円8,391.54 vs. price of 円7,920.00 (5.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sato Foods Co Business Description

Address 13-5 Takaramachi, Niigatahigashi-ku, Niigata Prefecture, Niigata, JPN, 950-8730
Sato Foods Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of packed mochi and packed cooked rice in Japan. Its packaged rice cakes include Sato sliced rice-cake crisp and slit, Round rice-cake single pack and Sato Kagami Mochi. Its packed rice products include Sato rice, low-protein rice and others.
68GF Score

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