BioVersys AG (XSWX:BIOV) Net-Net Working Capital: CHF8.84 (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is BioVersys AG Net-Net Working Capital?

BioVersys AG XSWX:BIOV -2.92% 4 Net-Net Working Capital is CHF8.84 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BIOV with a GF Score™ of 4/100. Among 858 Biotechnology companies, BioVersys AG ranks better than 66.67% 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.

BioVersys AG's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF8.84.

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

XSWX:BIOV's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
66.67% of 858 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 5.075 vs XSWX:BIOV: 3.01

BioVersys AG  (XSWX:BIOV) 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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BioVersys AG Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BioVersys AG'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.

BioVersys AG Net-Net Working Capital Chart

BioVersys AG Annual Data
Trend Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
1.41 8.84

BioVersys AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital 0.00 1.41 11.51 8.84

XSWX:BIOV vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, BioVersys AG'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.


BioVersys AG Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, BioVersys AG's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BioVersys AG Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

BioVersys AG's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(82.505+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-30.825
-0-0)/5.848
=8.84

BioVersys AG's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(82.505+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-30.825
-0-0)/5.848
=8.84

* 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 CHF8.84 mean?
BioVersys AG (XSWX:BIOV) has a Net-Net Working Capital of CHF8.84 as of Dec. 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 BioVersys AG According to the industry distribution chart, BioVersys AG ranks #286 out of 858 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is BioVersys AG's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
BioVersys AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF8.84. Based on the distribution chart, BioVersys AG ranks #286 out of 858 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BioVersys AG has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BioVersys AG's Net-Net Working Capital compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, BioVersys AG ranks #286 out of 858 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts BioVersys AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.08. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Biotechnology companies is 5.08, based on 858 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 BioVersys AG For the Biotechnology industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BioVersys AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF8.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BioVersys AG stock overvalued right now?
BioVersys AG (XSWX:BIOV) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of CHF8.84. The current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF8.84. BioVersys AG's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 BioVersys AG (XSWX:BIOV), the current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF8.84 as of Dec. 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.

BioVersys AG Business Description

Other Exchanges BIOVz:UKW33:Germany
Address c/o Technologiepark, Hochbergerstrasse 60c, Basel, CHE, CH-4057
BioVersys AG is a multi-asset, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The Group focuses on research and development of novel antibacterial products for serious life-threatening infections caused by multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. The pipeline products of the company include BV100 - novel MoA, Alpibectir - novel potentiator MoA, BV200 - novel anti-virulence MoA, BV500 - novel series, and others. It has one operating segment focusing on the research and development and prospective commercialization of antibiotics. Geographically, the company operates in Switzerland and France.
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