HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) Net-Net Working Capital: 円-187.96 (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:4433 HITO-Communications Holdings Inc TSE:4433
57 GF Score
Price 円872.00
GF Value 円1,122.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is HITO-Communications Holdings Net-Net Working Capital?

HITO-Communications Holdings TSE:4433 -4.18% 57 Net-Net Working Capital is 円-187.96 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4433 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,122.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 438 Business Services companies, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks worse than 228310.27% 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.

HITO-Communications Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-187.96.

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

TSE:4433's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 5.665
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

HITO-Communications Holdings  (TSE:4433) 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.


HITO-Communications Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


HITO-Communications Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HITO-Communications Holdings'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.

HITO-Communications Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Chart

HITO-Communications Holdings Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Net-Net Working Capital
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HITO-Communications Holdings Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -143.08 -161.57 -214.06 -187.96 -206.16

TSE:4433 vs RHI, KFY, TNET: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, HITO-Communications Holdings'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.


HITO-Communications Holdings Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HITO-Communications Holdings's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HITO-Communications Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

HITO-Communications Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Aug. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(12133+0.75 * 10871+0.5 * 562-21917
-0-1533)/17.842
=-161.57

HITO-Communications Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(12191+0.75 * 11322+0.5 * 1020-22979
-0-1567)/17.842
=-187.96

* 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-187.96 mean?
HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円-187.96 as of Feb. 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 HITO-Communications Holdings According to the industry distribution chart, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks #999999 out of 438 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is HITO-Communications Holdings' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
HITO-Communications Holdings' current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-187.96. Based on the distribution chart, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks #999999 out of 438 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HITO-Communications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HITO-Communications Holdings' Net-Net Working Capital compare to RHI and KFY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks #999999 out of 438 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places HITO-Communications Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.67. 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 Business Services company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Business Services companies is 5.67, based on 438 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 HITO-Communications Holdings For the Business Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HITO-Communications Holdings's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-187.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HITO-Communications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,122.00, compared to a current price of 円872.00 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-187.96. HITO-Communications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-187.96 as of Feb. 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 HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HITO-Communications Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円872.00 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,122.00. GuruFocus considers HITO-Communications Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4433:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円-187.96
  • GF Value™: 円1,122.00 vs. price of 円872.00 (22.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4433 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HITO-Communications Holdings Business Description

Address 1-9-6 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, JPN, 170-0013
HITO-Communications Holdings Inc is engaged in business outsourcing industry placement and pay the general worker dispatching undertaking. Its services include Sales Outsourcing, Sales Promotion, Staffing services, and Tourism Staffing services among others.
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