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US Physical TherapyUSPH +2.58%83 Net-Net Working Capital is $-45.49 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates USPH with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $108.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 193 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, US Physical Therapy ranks worse than 518134.2% 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.
US Physical Therapy's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-45.49.
The industry rank for US Physical Therapy's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
USPH's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 7.67 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
US Physical Therapy (NYSE:USPH) 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.
US Physical Therapy Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
US Physical Therapy Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for US Physical Therapy'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.
USPH vs NUTX, AMN, PNTG: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, US Physical Therapy'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.
US Physical Therapy Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, US Physical Therapy's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where US Physical Therapy'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 $-45.49 mean?
US Physical Therapy (USPH) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-45.49 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 US Physical Therapy According to the industry distribution chart, US Physical Therapy ranks #999999 out of 193 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Is US Physical Therapy's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
US Physical Therapy's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-45.49. Based on the distribution chart, US Physical Therapy ranks #999999 out of 193 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, US Physical Therapy has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does US Physical Therapy's Net-Net Working Capital compare to NUTX and AMN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, US Physical Therapy ranks #999999 out of 193 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places US Physical Therapy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.67. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.67, based on 193 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 US Physical Therapy For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. US Physical Therapy's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-45.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is US Physical Therapy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, US Physical Therapy (USPH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $108.32, compared to a current price of $78.62 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-45.49. US Physical Therapy's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 US Physical Therapy (USPH), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-45.49 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 US Physical Therapy (USPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, US Physical Therapy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $78.62 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $108.32.
GuruFocus considers US Physical Therapy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for USPH:
Net-Net Working Capital: $-45.49
GF Value™: $108.32 vs. price of $78.62 (27.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the USPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
US Physical Therapy Inc through its subsidiaries operate outpatient physical therapy clinics that provide pre-and post-operative care and treatment for orthopedic-related disorders, sports-related injuries, preventative care, rehabilitation of injured workers, and neurological-related injuries. The principal payment sources for the clinics' services are managed care programs, commercial health insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, workers' compensation insurance, and proceeds from personal injury cases. Its operating segment includes Physical therapy operations and Industrial injury prevention services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Physical therapy operations segment.
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