Nippon Kodoshi (TSE:3891) Net-Net Working Capital: 円282.35 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:3891 Nippon Kodoshi Corp TSE:3891
70 GF Score
Price 円6,700.00
GF Value 円2,621.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Kodoshi Net-Net Working Capital?

Nippon Kodoshi TSE:3891 -0.59% 70 Net-Net Working Capital is 円282.35 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3891 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,621.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,155 Hardware companies, Nippon Kodoshi ranks worse than 75.24% 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.

Nippon Kodoshi's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円282.35.

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

TSE:3891's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked worse than
75.24% of 1155 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 9.08 vs TSE:3891: 23.73

Nippon Kodoshi  (TSE:3891) 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.


Nippon Kodoshi Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Nippon Kodoshi Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Kodoshi'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.

Nippon Kodoshi Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Nippon Kodoshi 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 375.51 226.73 49.08 -14.44 282.35

Nippon Kodoshi Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -14.44 29.99 140.12 196.96 282.35

TSE:3891 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Nippon Kodoshi'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.


Nippon Kodoshi Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nippon Kodoshi's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nippon Kodoshi Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Nippon Kodoshi'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)
=(4741.85+0.75 * 4975.964+0.5 * 7813.639-9402.659
-0-0)/10.547
=282.35

Nippon Kodoshi'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)
=(4741.85+0.75 * 4975.964+0.5 * 7813.639-9402.659
-0-0)/10.547
=282.35

* 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282.35 mean?
Nippon Kodoshi (TSE:3891) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円282.35 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 Nippon Kodoshi According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Kodoshi ranks #869 out of 1155 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Nippon Kodoshi's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Nippon Kodoshi's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円282.35. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Kodoshi ranks #869 out of 1155 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Kodoshi has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Kodoshi's Net-Net Working Capital compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nippon Kodoshi ranks #869 out of 1155 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Nippon Kodoshi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 9.08. 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 Hardware company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Hardware companies is 9.08, based on 1,155 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 Nippon Kodoshi For the Hardware industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 9.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Kodoshi's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円282.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Kodoshi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kodoshi (TSE:3891) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,621.68, compared to a current price of 円6,700.00 — trading 155.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円282.35. Nippon Kodoshi's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Nippon Kodoshi (TSE:3891), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円282.35 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 Nippon Kodoshi (TSE:3891) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kodoshi stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円6,700.00 is trading 155.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,621.68. GuruFocus considers Nippon Kodoshi to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3891:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円282.35
  • GF Value™: 円2,621.68 vs. price of 円6,700.00 (155.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3891 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Kodoshi Business Description

Address 648 Hirooka-kami, Haruno-Cho, Kochi, JPN, 781 0395
Nippon Kodoshi Corp manufactures separators for aluminium electrolytic capacitors and batteries. The company is engaged in the fusion of paper and electronics, the search for new materials, and finding applications in electronic components.
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