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Springer Nature AG KGaAXTER:SPG +1.66%44 Net-Net Working Capital is €-12.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XTER:SPG with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 371 Media - Diversified companies, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks worse than 269541.51% on this metric.
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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-12.20.
The industry rank for Springer Nature AG KGaA's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:SPG's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 4.3 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) 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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Springer Nature AG KGaA Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Net-Net Working Capital Chart
XTER:SPG vs NYT, WLY: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA'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 €-12.20 mean?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-12.20 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA According to the industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #999999 out of 371 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-12.20. Based on the distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #999999 out of 371 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's Net-Net Working Capital compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #999999 out of 371 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Springer Nature AG KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.30. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Media - Diversified companies is 4.30, based on 371 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-12.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of €-12.20. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-12.20. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 6 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-12.20 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.
Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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