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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.
Universe Pharmaceuticals's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $55.54.
The industry rank for Universe Pharmaceuticals's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
UPC's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than 99.52% of 416
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.845
vs UPC: 0.08
Universe Pharmaceuticals (NAS:UPC) 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.
Universe Pharmaceuticals Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Universe Pharmaceuticals Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universe Pharmaceuticals'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.
Universe Pharmaceuticals Net-Net Working Capital Chart
UPC vs CPMD, SHPH, NPHC: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Universe Pharmaceuticals'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.
Universe Pharmaceuticals Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Universe Pharmaceuticals's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universe Pharmaceuticals'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 $55.54 mean?
Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $55.54 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals According to the industry distribution chart, Universe Pharmaceuticals ranks #2 out of 416 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Universe Pharmaceuticals' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Universe Pharmaceuticals' current Net-Net Working Capital is $55.54. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.85. Universe Pharmaceuticals' value of $55.54 is 608% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universe Pharmaceuticals ranks #2 out of 416 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universe Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universe Pharmaceuticals' Net-Net Working Capital compare to CPMD and SHPH?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Universe Pharmaceuticals ranks #2 out of 416 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Universe Pharmaceuticals in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.85. Universe Pharmaceuticals' value of $55.54 is 608% above this benchmark. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.85, based on 416 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. Universe Pharmaceuticals's current Net-Net Working Capital of $55.54 is 608% above the industry median. 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universe Pharmaceuticals's current Net-Net Working Capital is $55.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universe Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.16, compared to a current price of $4.60 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $55.54 and 608% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.85. Universe Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $55.54 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.60 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.16.
GuruFocus considers Universe Pharmaceuticals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for UPC:
Net-Net Working Capital: $55.54
GF Value™: $5.16 vs. price of $4.60 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 608% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#2 of 416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universe Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of traditional Chinese medicine derivatives products targeting the elderly with the goal of addressing their physical conditions in the ageing process and promoting their general well-being. The company also sells biomedical drugs, medical instruments, Traditional Chinese Medicine Pieces, and dietary supplements manufactured by third-party pharmaceutical companies. Its products are under two categories namely treatment and relief for common chronic health conditions in the elderly designed to achieve physical wellness and longevity (Chronic Condition Treatments), and cold and flu medications.
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