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.
Bossard Holding AG's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-18.93.
The industry rank for Bossard Holding AG's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BOSN's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 7.29 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) 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.
Bossard Holding AG Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Bossard Holding AG Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Bossard Holding 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.
XSWX:BOSN vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bossard Holding 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.
Bossard Holding AG Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bossard Holding AG's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bossard Holding AG'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 CHF-18.93 mean?
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) has a Net-Net Working Capital of CHF-18.93 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 Bossard Holding AG According to the industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #999999 out of 55 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Is Bossard Holding AG's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Bossard Holding AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-18.93. Based on the distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #999999 out of 55 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bossard Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bossard Holding AG's Net-Net Working Capital compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #999999 out of 55 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Bossard Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.29. 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Industrial Distribution companies is 7.29, based on 55 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 Bossard Holding AG For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bossard Holding AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-18.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bossard Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF188.78, compared to a current price of CHF204.00 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-18.93. Bossard Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 9 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN), the current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-18.93 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.
Is Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF204.00 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF188.78.
GuruFocus considers Bossard Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSN:
Net-Net Working Capital: CHF-18.93
GF Value™: CHF188.78 vs. price of CHF204.00 (8.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BOSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bossard Holding AG is an industrial products distributor. Its Product Solutions include Fastening technology catalog products, Customized items, Bossard ecosyn, and Brand products. Its business model consists of three core areas: (1) Product Solutions, (2) the offering of Smart Factory Logistics, and (3) Assembly Technology Expert solutions. Product Solutions include both a standard range of over 1 million orderable catalog items; Smart Factory Logistics supports customers in digitalizing procurement, delivery, and assembly processes; Assembly Technology Expert supports product designers and engineers in the areas of process improvement, product safety, and innovation. The group geographically operates in Europe, America, and Asia, and derives maximum revenue from Europe.
87GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XSWX:BOSN
Net-Net Working Capital is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XSWX:BOSN has been successfully added to your 
