MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) Net-Net Working Capital: 円166.51 (As of Jun. 2026)

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TSE:3901 MarkLines Co Ltd TSE:3901
89 GF Score
Price 円1,544.00
GF Value 円2,055.95
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is MarkLines Co Net-Net Working Capital?

MarkLines Co TSE:3901 -2.22% 89 Net-Net Working Capital is 円166.51 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3901 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,055.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 291 Interactive Media companies, MarkLines Co ranks worse than 68.38% 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.

MarkLines Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円166.51.

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

TSE:3901's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked worse than
68.38% of 291 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 4.89 vs TSE:3901: 9.27

MarkLines Co  (TSE:3901) 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.


MarkLines Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


MarkLines Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MarkLines 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.

MarkLines Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

MarkLines Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 206.69 252.27 282.75 322.19 140.18

MarkLines Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 155.92 131.08 140.18 126.85 166.51

TSE:3901 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, MarkLines 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.


MarkLines Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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MarkLines Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

MarkLines Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(3802.363+0.75 * 291.801+0.5 * 78.775-2234.3
-0-39.452)/12.747
=140.18

MarkLines 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)
=(4540.264+0.75 * 256.861+0.5 * 27.794-2587.996
-0-36.332)/12.747
=166.51

* 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166.51 mean?
MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円166.51 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 MarkLines Co According to the industry distribution chart, MarkLines Co ranks #199 out of 291 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is MarkLines Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
MarkLines Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円166.51. Based on the distribution chart, MarkLines Co ranks #199 out of 291 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MarkLines Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MarkLines Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, MarkLines Co ranks #199 out of 291 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places MarkLines Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.89. 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Interactive Media companies is 4.89, based on 291 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 MarkLines Co For the Interactive Media industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MarkLines Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円166.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MarkLines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,055.95, compared to a current price of 円1,544.00 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円166.51. MarkLines Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 MarkLines Co (TSE:3901), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円166.51 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 MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MarkLines Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,544.00 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,055.95. GuruFocus considers MarkLines Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3901:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円166.51
  • GF Value™: 円2,055.95 vs. price of 円1,544.00 (24.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3901 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MarkLines Co Business Description

Other Exchanges MKLSF:USA
Address 2-11-1 Nagatacho, 14th Floor, Sanno Park Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6114
MarkLines Co Ltd engages in the provision of an automotive industrial portal. The company's Information Platform offers online information services, including information about suppliers, such as who supplies whom, plant data, and market trends; sales and production statistics; reports on technology and market trends; and model plan data comprising forecasts. It also provides B2B promotional support and advertisement services that include promotional emails and banner ads under the LINES name to its Information Platform members. The company serves OEMs, parts suppliers, and material suppliers.
89GF Score

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