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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.
Super Micro Computer's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-3.57.
The industry rank for Super Micro Computer's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SMCI's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 8.44 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Super Micro Computer (XSWX:SMCI) 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.
Super Micro Computer Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Super Micro Computer Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Super Micro Computer'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.
Super Micro Computer Net-Net Working Capital Chart
XSWX:SMCI vs HPQ, P, IONQ: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Super Micro Computer'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.
Super Micro Computer Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Super Micro Computer's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Super Micro Computer'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-3.57 mean?
Super Micro Computer (XSWX:SMCI) has a Net-Net Working Capital of CHF-3.57 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 Super Micro Computer According to the industry distribution chart, Super Micro Computer ranks #999999 out of 1213 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Super Micro Computer's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Super Micro Computer's current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-3.57. Based on the distribution chart, Super Micro Computer ranks #999999 out of 1213 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Super Micro Computer has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Super Micro Computer's Net-Net Working Capital compare to HPQ and P?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Super Micro Computer ranks #999999 out of 1213 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Super Micro Computer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.44. 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 Hardware company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Hardware companies is 8.44, based on 1,213 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 Super Micro Computer For the Hardware industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Super Micro Computer's current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-3.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Super Micro Computer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Super Micro Computer (XSWX:SMCI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF74.03, compared to a current price of CHF23.56 — trading 68.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-3.57. Super Micro Computer's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Super Micro Computer (XSWX:SMCI), the current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-3.57 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 Super Micro Computer (XSWX:SMCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Super Micro Computer stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF23.56 is trading 68.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF74.03.
GuruFocus considers Super Micro Computer to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SMCI:
Net-Net Working Capital: CHF-3.57
GF Value™: CHF74.03 vs. price of CHF23.56 (68.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SMCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, high-performance computing, and the Internet of Things embedded markets. Its solutions include servers, storage systems, modular blade servers, workstations, full-rack scale solutions, networking devices, server sub-systems, and server management. These turn-key solutions are designed, developed, validated, and installed for AI datacenters. The company has one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon a, modular and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
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