WTBCF (Whitbread) Net-Net Working Capital: $-50.08 (As of Feb. 2026)


WTBCF Whitbread PLC WTBCF
67 GF Score
Price $31.09
GF Value $42.80
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What is Whitbread Net-Net Working Capital?

Whitbread WTBCF 67 Net-Net Working Capital is $-50.08 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates WTBCF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.80. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 217 Travel & Leisure companies, Whitbread ranks worse than 460829.03% 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.

Whitbread's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $-50.08.

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

WTBCF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 6.53
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Whitbread  (OTCPK:WTBCF) 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.


Whitbread Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Whitbread Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Whitbread'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.

Whitbread Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Whitbread Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -28.64 -27.78 -36.03 -40.09 -50.08

Whitbread Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -36.03 -38.65 -40.09 -45.85 -50.08

WTBCF vs MAR, HLT, H: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Whitbread'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.


Whitbread Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Whitbread's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Whitbread Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Whitbread's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Feb. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(317.527+0.75 * 58.832+0.5 * 14.946-8739.402
-0-0)/167.142
=-50.08

Whitbread's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(317.527+0.75 * 58.832+0.5 * 14.946-8739.402
-0-0)/167.142
=-50.08

* 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 $-50.08 mean?
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-50.08 as of Feb. 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 Whitbread According to the industry distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #999999 out of 217 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is Whitbread's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Whitbread's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-50.08. Based on the distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #999999 out of 217 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Whitbread has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitbread's Net-Net Working Capital compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #999999 out of 217 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Whitbread in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.53. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Travel & Leisure companies is 6.53, based on 217 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 Whitbread For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whitbread's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-50.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitbread stock overvalued right now?
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $-50.08. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.80, compared to a current price of $31.09 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-50.08. Whitbread's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Whitbread (WTBCF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-50.08 as of Feb. 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 Whitbread (WTBCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $31.09 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.80.

Key valuation signals for WTBCF:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-50.08
  • GF Value™: $42.80 vs. price of $31.09 (27.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Whitbread Business Description

Address Porz Avenue, Whitbread Court, Houghton Hall Business Park, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, GBR, LU5 5XE
Whitbread PLC owns hotels and restaurants that operate in the United Kingdom. It operates more than 800 hotels under the Premier Inn brand and provides services in relation to accommodation and food both in the UK and internationally. Restaurant brands include Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar Block and Others. Geographically the company derives majority of revenue from UK division.
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