u-Blox Holding AG (XSWX:UBXN) Net-Net Working Capital: CHF3.16 (As of Jun. 2025)

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XSWX:UBXN u-Blox Holding AG XSWX:UBXN
38 GF Score
Price CHF134.40
GF Value CHF51.29
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What is u-Blox Holding AG Net-Net Working Capital?

u-Blox Holding AG XSWX:UBXN +0.15% 38 Net-Net Working Capital is CHF3.16 as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:UBXN with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF51.29. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

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.

u-Blox Holding AG's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was CHF3.16.

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

XSWX:UBXN's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 9.04 vs XSWX:UBXN: 42.53

u-Blox Holding AG  (XSWX:UBXN) 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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u-Blox Holding AG Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for u-Blox 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.

u-Blox Holding AG Net-Net Working Capital Chart

u-Blox Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Net-Net Working Capital
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u-Blox Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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XSWX:UBXN vs CSCO, CIEN, LITE: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, u-Blox 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.


u-Blox Holding AG Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, u-Blox Holding AG's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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u-Blox Holding AG Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

u-Blox Holding AG's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(90.947+0.75 * 31.095+0.5 * 61.503-116.961
-0-0)/7.402
=3.79

u-Blox Holding AG's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(100.737+0.75 * 22.325+0.5 * 22.256-104.727
-0-0)/7.558
=3.16

* 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 CHF3.16 mean?
u-Blox Holding AG (XSWX:UBXN) has a Net-Net Working Capital of CHF3.16 as of Jun. 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 u-Blox Holding AG
Is u-Blox Holding AG's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
u-Blox Holding AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF3.16. Overall, u-Blox Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does u-Blox Holding AG's Net-Net Working Capital compare to CSCO and CIEN?
u-Blox Holding AG's Net-Net Working Capital of CHF3.16 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 9.04. 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 9.04, based on 1,129 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 u-Blox Holding AG For the Hardware industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 9.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. u-Blox Holding AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF3.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is u-Blox Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
u-Blox Holding AG (XSWX:UBXN) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of CHF3.16. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF51.29, compared to a current price of CHF134.40 — trading 162% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF3.16. u-Blox Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 u-Blox Holding AG (XSWX:UBXN), the current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF3.16 as of Jun. 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 u-Blox Holding AG (XSWX:UBXN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, u-Blox Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF134.40 is trading 162% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF51.29.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:UBXN:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: CHF3.16
  • GF Value™: CHF51.29 vs. price of CHF134.40 (162% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:UBXN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


u-Blox Holding AG Business Description

Address Zurcherstrasse 68, Thalwil, CHE, 8800
u-Blox Holding AG is a manufacturer of wireless semiconductors and modules for use in consumer, automotive, and industrial applications. The firm's business is organized into two segments namely Positioning and Wireless products segment develop and distribute GPS/GNSS positioning receivers and wireless communication modules which are mainly used in automotive, industrial, and consumer applications, and Wireless Services, which offer wireless communication technology services for reference designs and software. Roughly half of the firm's revenue is generated in the Asia-Pacific region, with the rest coming from Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas.
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