KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) Net-Net Working Capital: 円748.55 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4556 KAINOS Laboratories Inc TSE:4556
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Price 円2,268.00
GF Value 円1,285.89
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What is KAINOS Laboratories Net-Net Working Capital?

KAINOS Laboratories TSE:4556 47 Net-Net Working Capital is 円748.55 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4556 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,285.89. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

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.

KAINOS Laboratories's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円748.55.

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

TSE:4556's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 6.86 vs TSE:4556: 3.03

KAINOS Laboratories  (TSE:4556) 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.


KAINOS Laboratories Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


KAINOS Laboratories Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KAINOS Laboratories'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.

KAINOS Laboratories Net-Net Working Capital Chart

KAINOS Laboratories 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 390.18 480.66 584.24 694.51 748.55

KAINOS Laboratories Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 584.24 645.86 694.51 714.53 748.55

TSE:4556 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, KAINOS Laboratories'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.


KAINOS Laboratories Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, KAINOS Laboratories's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KAINOS Laboratories Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

KAINOS Laboratories'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)
=(4174.23+0.75 * 1264.06+0.5 * 992.895-2328.843
-0-0)/4.395
=748.55

KAINOS Laboratories'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)
=(4174.23+0.75 * 1264.06+0.5 * 992.895-2328.843
-0-0)/4.395
=748.55

* 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748.55 mean?
KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円748.55 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 KAINOS Laboratories
Is KAINOS Laboratories' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
KAINOS Laboratories' current Net-Net Working Capital is 円748.55. Overall, KAINOS Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAINOS Laboratories' Net-Net Working Capital compare to ISRG and BDX?
KAINOS Laboratories' Net-Net Working Capital of 円748.55 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.86. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 6.86, based on 413 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 KAINOS Laboratories For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAINOS Laboratories's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円748.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KAINOS Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of 円748.55. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,285.89, compared to a current price of 円2,268.00 — trading 76.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円748.55. KAINOS Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円748.55 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 KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAINOS Laboratories stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,268.00 is trading 76.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,285.89.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4556:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円748.55
  • GF Value™: 円1,285.89 vs. price of 円2,268.00 (76.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4556 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KAINOS Laboratories Business Description

Address 38-18, Hongo 2-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN
KAINOS Laboratories Inc is focused on the development, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and import/export of pharmaceuticals, diagnostic reagents, and related chemical products. It also manufactures, sells, and exports/imports physicochemical measuring equipment for medical use.
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