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.
IONOS Group SE's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-8.77.
The industry rank for IONOS Group SE's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IOS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 6.78 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
IONOS Group SE (XSWX:IOS) 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.
IONOS Group SE Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
IONOS Group SE Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IONOS Group SE'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.
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, IONOS Group SE'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.
IONOS Group SE Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, IONOS Group SE's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IONOS Group SE'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-8.77 mean?
IONOS Group SE (XSWX:IOS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of CHF-8.77 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 IONOS Group SE According to the industry distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #999999 out of 1258 companies in the Software industry.
Is IONOS Group SE's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
IONOS Group SE's current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-8.77. Based on the distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #999999 out of 1258 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IONOS Group SE has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IONOS Group SE's Net-Net Working Capital compare to ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #999999 out of 1258 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places IONOS Group SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.78. 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 Software company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Software companies is 6.78, based on 1,258 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 IONOS Group SE For the Software industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IONOS Group SE's current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-8.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IONOS Group SE stock overvalued right now?
IONOS Group SE (XSWX:IOS) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of CHF-8.77. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF21.87, compared to a current price of CHF25.70 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-8.77. IONOS Group SE's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign 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 IONOS Group SE (XSWX:IOS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-8.77 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.
Is IONOS Group SE (XSWX:IOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IONOS Group SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF25.70 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF21.87.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IOS:
Net-Net Working Capital: CHF-8.77
GF Value™: CHF21.87 vs. price of CHF25.70 (17.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:IOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IONOS Group SE is an international digitalization partner and cloud enabler for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as for individual users and larger corporate customers. It offers a comprehensive product portfolio in the areas of web presence and productivity, as well as cloud solutions, which is further supported by customer care and infrastructure. In addition, IONOS offers an online marketplace for buying, selling, and parking domains. The company's operating segments include Digital Solutions & Cloud segment which offers its customers customized server products and other solutions to set up an online presence and maintain their IT infrastructure. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Germany.
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