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.
Xlife Sciences AG's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-39.78.
The industry rank for Xlife Sciences AG's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:XLS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 5.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Xlife Sciences AG (XSWX:XLS) 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.
Xlife Sciences AG Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Xlife Sciences AG Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Xlife Sciences 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:XLS vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Xlife Sciences 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.
Xlife Sciences AG Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Xlife Sciences AG's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xlife Sciences 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-39.78 mean?
Xlife Sciences AG (XSWX:XLS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of CHF-39.78 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 Xlife Sciences AG According to the industry distribution chart, Xlife Sciences AG ranks #999999 out of 859 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Xlife Sciences AG's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Xlife Sciences AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-39.78. Based on the distribution chart, Xlife Sciences AG ranks #999999 out of 859 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Xlife Sciences AG has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xlife Sciences AG's Net-Net Working Capital compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Xlife Sciences AG ranks #999999 out of 859 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Xlife Sciences AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.50. 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 5.50, based on 859 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 Xlife Sciences AG For the Biotechnology industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xlife Sciences AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-39.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xlife Sciences AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xlife Sciences AG (XSWX:XLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.26, compared to a current price of CHF18.15 — trading 150% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-39.78. Xlife Sciences AG's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 10 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 Xlife Sciences AG (XSWX:XLS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is CHF-39.78 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 Xlife Sciences AG (XSWX:XLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xlife Sciences AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF18.15 is trading 150% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.26.
GuruFocus considers Xlife Sciences AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:XLS:
Net-Net Working Capital: CHF-39.78
GF Value™: CHF7.26 vs. price of CHF18.15 (150% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:XLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xlife Sciences AG is a Swiss incubator and accelerator company focused on the value development and commercialization of research projects from universities and other life science research institutions, to provide solutions for high-unmet medical needs. It holds majority or minority interests in project companies that are engaged in areas of the company's reportable segments, which include Technology platforms, Medical Technology, Biotechnology/Therapeutics, and Artificial Intelligence/Digital Medicine.
53GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XSWX:XLS
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:XLS has been successfully added to your 
