WLCGF (Welcia Holdings Co) Net-Net Working Capital: $-5.12 (As of Aug. 2025)

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WLCGF Welcia Holdings Co Ltd WLCGF
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Price $16.41
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What is Welcia Holdings Co Net-Net Working Capital?

Welcia Holdings Co WLCGF 18 Net-Net Working Capital is $-5.12 as of Aug. 2025. GuruFocus rates WLCGF with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.20. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

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.

Welcia Holdings Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was $-5.12.

The industry rank for Welcia Holdings Co's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

WLCGF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 7.57
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Welcia Holdings Co  (OTCPK:WLCGF) 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.


Welcia Holdings Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Welcia Holdings Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Welcia Holdings Co'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.

Welcia Holdings Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Welcia Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25
Net-Net Working Capital
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Welcia Holdings Co Quarterly Data
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Welcia Holdings Co Net-Net Working Capital Competitor Comparison

For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Welcia Holdings Co'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.


Welcia Holdings Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Welcia Holdings Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Welcia Holdings Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Welcia Holdings Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Welcia Holdings Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Feb. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(230.987+0.75 * 451.114+0.5 * 983.106-2147.507
-0-38.734)/207.583
=-5.42

Welcia Holdings Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Aug. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(620.307+0.75 * 594.486+0.5 * 990.557-2586.504
-0-40.725)/208.143
=-5.12

* 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 $-5.12 mean?
Welcia Holdings Co (WLCGF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-5.12 as of Aug. 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 Welcia Holdings Co
Is Welcia Holdings Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Welcia Holdings Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-5.12. Overall, Welcia Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Welcia Holdings Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to competitors?
Welcia Holdings Co's Net-Net Working Capital of $-5.12 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.57. 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 7.57, based on 195 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 Welcia Holdings Co For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Welcia Holdings Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-5.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Welcia Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Welcia Holdings Co (WLCGF) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $-5.12. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.20, compared to a current price of $16.41 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-5.12. Welcia Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Welcia Holdings Co (WLCGF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-5.12 as of Aug. 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 Welcia Holdings Co (WLCGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welcia Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.41 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.20.

Key valuation signals for WLCGF:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-5.12
  • GF Value™: $14.20 vs. price of $16.41 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 18/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WLCGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Welcia Holdings Co Business Description

Address 2-2-15 Outside Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0021
Welcia Holdings Co Ltd operates drug retail stores that sell pharmaceuticals, health and beauty products, baby supplies, health supplements, sanitation items, groceries, and personal-care products. The company generates the bulk of its revenue through sales of over-the-counter drugs and food products. Welcia is involved in pharmaceutical dispensing, blood testing, and earthquake reconstruction assistance. The highest concentration of sales remains in the Kanto region of Japan. Welcia also provides nursing services through its long-term care enterprise.
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