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Metal Powder WorksASX:MPW +0.50%52 Net Cash per Share is A$0.10 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 11.95. GuruFocus rates ASX:MPW with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,055 Metals & Mining companies, Metal Powder Works ranks worse than 82.27% on this metric.
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Metal Powder Works Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metal Powder Works's Net Cash per Share 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.
Metal Powder Works Net Cash per Share Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Metal Powder Works's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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.
Metal Powder Works Price-to-Net-Cash vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metal Powder Works's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metal Powder Works's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Metal Powder Works's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) has a Net Cash per Share of A$0.10 as of Dec. 2025. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Metal Powder Works and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 11.95. Over the past decade, Metal Powder Works' Net Cash per Share has ranged from 3.23 to 71.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #868 out of 1055 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 82.3%.
Is Metal Powder Works' Net Cash per Share too high?
Metal Powder Works' current Net Cash per Share of A$0.10 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 11.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.23 to a high of 71.96. Based on the distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #868 out of 1055 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metal Powder Works has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metal Powder Works' Net Cash per Share compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #868 out of 1055 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Metal Powder Works in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 7.20. Historically, Metal Powder Works' own Net Cash per Share has ranged from 3.23 to 71.96 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Metals & Mining companies is 7.20, based on 1,055 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Metal Powder Works and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 7.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metal Powder Works's current Net Cash per Share is A$0.10, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 11.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metal Powder Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.13, compared to a current price of A$2.03 — trading 1461.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is A$0.10, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 11.95. Metal Powder Works' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW), the current Net Cash per Share is A$0.10 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.03 is trading 1461.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.13.
GuruFocus considers Metal Powder Works to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MPW:
Net Cash per Share: A$0.10 (99% below median its 10-year median of 11.95)
GF Value™: A$0.13 vs. price of A$2.03 (1461.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MPW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metal Powder Works Ltd is focused on producing high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing. The company is engaged in two segments -Welding Technology in which there is development and commercialisation of proprietary high-speed precision welding solutions that improve the economics of fabrication and second is Metal Powders which includes Manufacture and supply of high-quality metal powders and related technologies for advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and other industrial applications.
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