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Utz BrandsUTZ -3.61%42 Net-Net Working Capital is $-20.99 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates UTZ with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Utz Brands ranks worse than 150829.41% 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.
Utz Brands's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-20.99.
The industry rank for Utz Brands's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
UTZ's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 6.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ) 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.
Utz Brands Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Utz Brands Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Utz Brands'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.
UTZ vs MAMA, OFRM, WEST: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Utz Brands'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.
Utz Brands Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Utz Brands's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Utz Brands'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 $-20.99 mean?
Utz Brands (UTZ) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-20.99 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 Utz Brands According to the industry distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #999999 out of 663 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Utz Brands' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Utz Brands' current Net-Net Working Capital is $-20.99. Based on the distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #999999 out of 663 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Utz Brands has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Utz Brands' Net-Net Working Capital compare to MAMA and OFRM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #999999 out of 663 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Utz Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.50. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.50, based on 663 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 Utz Brands For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Utz Brands's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-20.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Utz Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands (UTZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.88, compared to a current price of $7.21 — trading 48.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-20.99. Utz Brands' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Utz Brands (UTZ), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-20.99 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 Utz Brands (UTZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.21 is trading 48.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.88.
GuruFocus considers Utz Brands to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for UTZ:
Net-Net Working Capital: $-20.99
GF Value™: $13.88 vs. price of $7.21 (48.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UTZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Utz Brands Inc is a manufacturer of branded salty snacks based in the United States. It produces various salty snack foods, including potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, party mixes, pork skins, ready-to-eat popcorn, and other snacks, which include salsa and dips. These products are offered through its flagship brands like Utz, On The Border, Zapp's, and Boulder Canyon, along with other brands, including Golden Flake, Miguelito's, Hawaiian, Bachman, Tim's Cascade, Dirty Potato Chips, TGI Fridays, and Vitner's. The company's products are packaged in a variety of different sizes and configurations, ranging from individual packages to shareable bulk containers. It also sells certain third-party branded products through its distribution network.
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