VinFast AutoVFS +0.32%44 Net-Net Working Capital is $-5.62 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VFS with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 384 Vehicles & Parts companies, VinFast Auto ranks worse than 260416.41% 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.
VinFast Auto's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5.62.
The industry rank for VinFast Auto's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
VFS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 8.24 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
VinFast Auto (NAS:VFS) 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.
VinFast Auto Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
VinFast Auto Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VinFast Auto'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.
VFS vs XPEV, LCID, LI: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, VinFast Auto'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.
VinFast Auto Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, VinFast Auto's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VinFast Auto'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 $-5.62 mean?
VinFast Auto (VFS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-5.62 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 VinFast Auto According to the industry distribution chart, VinFast Auto ranks #999999 out of 384 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is VinFast Auto's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
VinFast Auto's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-5.62. Based on the distribution chart, VinFast Auto ranks #999999 out of 384 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, VinFast Auto has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VinFast Auto's Net-Net Working Capital compare to XPEV and LCID?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, VinFast Auto ranks #999999 out of 384 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places VinFast Auto in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.24. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.24, based on 384 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 VinFast Auto For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VinFast Auto's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-5.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VinFast Auto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VinFast Auto (VFS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.06, compared to a current price of $3.12 — trading 74.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-5.62. VinFast Auto's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 VinFast Auto (VFS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-5.62 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 VinFast Auto (VFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VinFast Auto stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.12 is trading 74.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.06.
GuruFocus considers VinFast Auto to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for VFS:
Net-Net Working Capital: $-5.62
GF Value™: $12.06 vs. price of $3.12 (74.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VinFast Auto Ltd manufactures cars, and motor vehicles, renders leasing activities, trades smartphones, and related businesses. The company is engaged in designing and manufacturing premium EVs, e-scooters, and e-buses. The company's initial EV product line is an all-new range of fully electric A- through E-segment SUVs. The Company has three reportable segments, namely Car, E-scooter and Ebus. The Car segment includes the design, development, manufacturing and sales of cars and related battery lease and battery charging services for cars. The E-scooter segment includes the design, development, manufacturing and sales of e-scooters and related battery lease and battery charging service for e-scooters. The Ebus segment includes the design, development, manufacturing and sales of Ebus.
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