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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.
United Community Banks's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-179.94.
The industry rank for United Community Banks's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
UCB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 1.89 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
United Community Banks (NYSE:UCB) 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.
United Community Banks Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
United Community Banks Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Community Banks'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.
United Community Banks Net-Net Working Capital Chart
UCB vs CATY, TCBI, WSFS: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, United Community Banks'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.
United Community Banks Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, United Community Banks's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Community Banks's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.
* 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 $-179.94 mean?
United Community Banks (UCB) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-179.94 as of Jun. 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 United Community Banks According to the industry distribution chart, United Community Banks ranks #999999 out of 9 companies in the Banks industry.
Is United Community Banks' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
United Community Banks' current Net-Net Working Capital is $-179.94. Based on the distribution chart, United Community Banks ranks #999999 out of 9 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Community Banks has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Community Banks' Net-Net Working Capital compare to CATY and TCBI?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, United Community Banks ranks #999999 out of 9 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places United Community Banks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 1.89. 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 Banks company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Banks companies is 1.89, based on 9 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 United Community Banks For the Banks industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Community Banks's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-179.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Community Banks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Community Banks (UCB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.93, compared to a current price of $36.36 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-179.94. United Community Banks' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 United Community Banks (UCB), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-179.94 as of Jun. 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 United Community Banks (UCB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Community Banks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.36 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.93.
GuruFocus considers United Community Banks to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UCB:
Net-Net Working Capital: $-179.94
GF Value™: $33.93 vs. price of $36.36 (7.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UCB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Community Banks Inc provides a wide range of financial products and services to the commercial, retail, governmental, educational, energy, health care and real estate sectors. This includes a variety of deposit products, secured and unsecured loans, mortgage loans, payment and commerce solutions, equipment finance services, wealth management, trust services, private banking, investment advisory services, insurance services, and other related financial services. These products and services are delivered through a variety of channels including its branches, other offices, the Internet, and mobile applications. It operates as a locally-focused community bank, supplemented by experienced, centralized support to deliver products and services to its c ustomers.
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