En (TSE:4849) Net-Net Working Capital: 円160.63 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4849 En Inc TSE:4849
77 GF Score
Price 円1,654.00
GF Value 円1,952.14
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is En Net-Net Working Capital?

En TSE:4849 -1.08% 77 Net-Net Working Capital is 円160.63 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4849 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,952.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Business Services companies, En ranks worse than 55.3% 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.

En's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円160.63.

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

TSE:4849's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked worse than
55.3% of 434 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.695 vs TSE:4849: 6.40

En  (TSE:4849) 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.


En Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


En Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for En'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.

En Net-Net Working Capital Chart

En Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
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En Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 168.39 137.15 153.27 160.63 258.52

TSE:4849 vs RHI, KFY, TNET: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, En'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.


En Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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En Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

En'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)
=(18524+0.75 * 7237+0.5 * 2-17886
-0-2)/37.757
=160.63

En'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)
=(18524+0.75 * 7237+0.5 * 2-17886
-0-2)/37.757
=160.63

* 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160.63 mean?
En (TSE:4849) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円160.63 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 En According to the industry distribution chart, En ranks #240 out of 434 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is En's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
En's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円160.63. Based on the distribution chart, En ranks #240 out of 434 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, En has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does En's Net-Net Working Capital compare to RHI and KFY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, En ranks #240 out of 434 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places En in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.70. 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 5.70, based on 434 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 En For the Business Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. En's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円160.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is En stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, En (TSE:4849) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,952.14, compared to a current price of 円1,654.00 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円160.63. En's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 En (TSE:4849), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円160.63 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 En (TSE:4849) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, En stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,654.00 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,952.14. GuruFocus considers En to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4849:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円160.63
  • GF Value™: 円1,952.14 vs. price of 円1,654.00 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4849 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


En Business Description

Address 6-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku I-land Tower, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 163-1335
En Inc is a Japanese company that provides human resource services. It offers online job information sites and recruitment support platforms for various employment types, including full-time, part-time, and temporary work. The company provides recruitment consulting, career change support, and talent assessment services. It also offers tools for employee training, evaluation, and retention, aimed at improving organizational performance.
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