Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) Net-Net Working Capital: 円-1,181.92 (As of Sep. 2025)

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TSE:4690 Nippon Pallet Pool Co Ltd TSE:4690
42 GF Score
Price 円2,501.00
GF Value 円2,001.43
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Pallet Pool Co Net-Net Working Capital?

Nippon Pallet Pool Co TSE:4690 42 Net-Net Working Capital is 円-1,181.92 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:4690 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,001.43. The stock has 8 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.

Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 円-1,181.92.

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

TSE:4690's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Median: 5.95
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Nippon Pallet Pool Co  (TSE:4690) 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 Pallet Pool Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Nippon Pallet Pool Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Pallet Pool 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.

Nippon Pallet Pool Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Nippon Pallet Pool Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2,208.18 -2,216.96 -2,794.68 -1,500.09 -1,109.58

Nippon Pallet Pool Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 -2,170.70 -1,500.09 -1,130.85 -1,109.58 -1,181.92

TSE:4690 vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nippon Pallet Pool 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.


Nippon Pallet Pool Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nippon Pallet Pool Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

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

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1295.569+0.75 * 852.658+0.5 * 10.882-3696.965
-0-0)/1.583
=-1,109.58

Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(993.031+0.75 * 868.483+0.5 * 0-3515.372
-0-0)/1.583
=-1,181.92

* 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-1,181.92 mean?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円-1,181.92 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Pallet Pool Co
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-1,181.92. Overall, Nippon Pallet Pool Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to SW and PKG?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Net-Net Working Capital of 円-1,181.92 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.95. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.95, based on 128 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 Pallet Pool Co For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-1,181.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of 円-1,181.92. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,001.43, compared to a current price of 円2,501.00 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-1,181.92. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-1,181.92 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,501.00 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,001.43.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4690:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円-1,181.92
  • GF Value™: 円2,001.43 vs. price of 円2,501.00 (25% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Pallet Pool Co Business Description

Address 2-8-11 Shibata, Kyoei Building, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530 0012
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the business of providing a pallet pool system that enables corporate activities and supports physical distribution. The products of the company include palette, Nestainer, Oricon Cart, Boards and Boxes, and others. The company also provides Plastic pallets, Wooden pallets, Fold Deck, Assist Suit, and other products on rental basis.
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