SCAT (TSE:3974) Net-Net Working Capital: 円164.24 (As of Apr. 2026)

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TSE:3974 SCAT Inc TSE:3974
76 GF Score
Price 円665.00
GF Value 円476.95
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What is SCAT Net-Net Working Capital?

SCAT TSE:3974 -1.04% 76 Net-Net Working Capital is 円164.24 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3974 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円476.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,221 Software companies, SCAT ranks better than 70.52% 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.

SCAT's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円164.24.

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

TSE:3974's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
70.52% of 1221 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 7.09 vs TSE:3974: 4.05

SCAT  (TSE:3974) 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.


SCAT Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


SCAT Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SCAT'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.

SCAT Net-Net Working Capital Chart

SCAT Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 111.02 167.85 102.63 160.94 149.09

SCAT 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 134.67 160.94 184.72 149.09 164.24

TSE:3974 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, SCAT'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.


SCAT Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Software Industry

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

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


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SCAT Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

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

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Oct. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1240.234+0.75 * 259.27+0.5 * 59.269-997.227
-0-0)/3.133
=149.09

SCAT'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)
=(1240.506+0.75 * 243.287+0.5 * 26.938-922.043
-0-0)/3.132
=164.24

* 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164.24 mean?
SCAT (TSE:3974) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円164.24 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 SCAT According to the industry distribution chart, SCAT ranks #360 out of 1221 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is SCAT's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
SCAT's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円164.24. Based on the distribution chart, SCAT ranks #360 out of 1221 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SCAT has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SCAT's Net-Net Working Capital compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, SCAT ranks #360 out of 1221 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts SCAT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.09. 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 Software company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Software companies is 7.09, based on 1,221 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 SCAT For the Software industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SCAT's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円164.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SCAT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCAT (TSE:3974) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円476.95, compared to a current price of 円665.00 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円164.24. SCAT's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 SCAT (TSE:3974), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円164.24 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 SCAT (TSE:3974) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCAT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円665.00 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円476.95. GuruFocus considers SCAT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3974:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円164.24
  • GF Value™: 円476.95 vs. price of 円665.00 (39.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SCAT Business Description

Address 1-2-1 Shibaura, Minato-ku, 2nd Floor, Tokyo, JPN
SCAT Inc provides IT services and solutions for beauty salons. It provides business service for SME. It is also involved in the planning and operation of pay nursing home with nursing care.
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