Cox Co (TSE:9876) Net-Net Working Capital: 円38.54 (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:9876 Cox Co Ltd TSE:9876
64 GF Score
Price 円222.00
GF Value 円204.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cox Co Net-Net Working Capital?

Cox Co TSE:9876 +0.45% 64 Net-Net Working Capital is 円38.54 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9876 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円204.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 370 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Cox Co ranks worse than 52.7% 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.

Cox Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円38.54.

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

TSE:9876's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked worse than
52.7% of 370 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.78 vs TSE:9876: 6.02

Cox Co  (TSE:9876) 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.


Cox Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Cox Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cox 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.

Cox Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Cox Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -17.17 1.29 -15.13 20.30 38.54

Cox Co 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 13.90 28.04 15.09 38.54 36.86

TSE:9876 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Cox 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.


Cox Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cox Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cox Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Cox Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Feb. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(4418.226+0.75 * 49.562+0.5 * 1977.871-4379.603
-0-0)/27.624
=38.54

Cox Co'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)
=(4418.226+0.75 * 49.562+0.5 * 1977.871-4379.603
-0-0)/27.624
=38.54

* 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38.54 mean?
Cox Co (TSE:9876) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円38.54 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 Cox Co According to the industry distribution chart, Cox Co ranks #195 out of 370 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Cox Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Cox Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円38.54. Based on the distribution chart, Cox Co ranks #195 out of 370 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cox Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cox Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Cox Co ranks #195 out of 370 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Cox Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.78. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.78, based on 370 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 Cox Co For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cox Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円38.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cox Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cox Co (TSE:9876) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円204.41, compared to a current price of 円222.00 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円38.54. Cox Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Cox Co (TSE:9876), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円38.54 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 Cox Co (TSE:9876) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cox Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円222.00 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円204.41. GuruFocus considers Cox Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9876:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: 円38.54
  • GF Value™: 円204.41 vs. price of 円222.00 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9876 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cox Co Business Description

Address 1-2-1 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0007
Cox Co Ltd is engaged in planning, manufacturing, and sale of men's apparel, ladies' apparel, children's clothing, and miscellaneous good products.
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円222.00
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円204.41
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