HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX) Net-Net Working Capital: €-6.98 (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is HBX Group International Net-Net Working Capital?

HBX Group International XMAD:HBX -1.40% 13 Net-Net Working Capital is €-6.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAD:HBX with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 214 Travel & Leisure companies, HBX Group International ranks worse than 467289.25% 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.

HBX Group International's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-6.98.

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

XMAD:HBX's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 6.545
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

HBX Group International  (XMAD:HBX) 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.


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HBX Group International Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HBX Group International'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.

HBX Group International Net-Net Working Capital Chart

HBX Group International Annual Data
Trend Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Net-Net Working Capital
-15.36 -15.49 -15.32 -6.47

HBX Group International Semi-Annual Data
Sep22 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -15.32 -7.38 -6.47 -6.98

XMAD:HBX vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, HBX Group International'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.


HBX Group International Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

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


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HBX Group International Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

HBX Group International's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Sep. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(820+0.75 * 488+0.5 * 0-2784
-0-1)/247.240
=-6.47

HBX Group International's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(633+0.75 * 384+0.5 * 0-2632
-0-1)/245.411
=-6.98

* 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 €-6.98 mean?
HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-6.98 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 HBX Group International According to the industry distribution chart, HBX Group International ranks #999999 out of 214 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is HBX Group International's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
HBX Group International's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-6.98. Based on the distribution chart, HBX Group International ranks #999999 out of 214 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HBX Group International has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HBX Group International's Net-Net Working Capital compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, HBX Group International ranks #999999 out of 214 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places HBX Group International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.55. 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 6.55, based on 214 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 HBX Group International For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HBX Group International's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-6.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HBX Group International stock overvalued right now?
HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of €-6.98. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-6.98. HBX Group International's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 3 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 HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-6.98 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.

HBX Group International Business Description

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Address 25 Old Broad Street, 7th Floor, Tower 42, London, GBR, EC2N 1HN
HBX Group International PLC is a travel-technology marketplace. The company is engaged in the intermediation of hotel accommodations and complementary travel products between travel suppliers and travel distributors. With the help of its subsidiaries, the Group also assists hotels in optimising their direct online channel, creating booking engines, and supporting digital marketing. The company's maximum revenue is derived from hotel bookings. The company connect between supply and demand, empowering businesses and their travellers, with choice and confidence.
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