ADFJF (ADF Group) Net-Net Working Capital: $-0.48 (As of Apr. 2026)

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69 GF Score
Price $8.44
GF Value $7.21
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is ADF Group Net-Net Working Capital?

ADF Group ADFJF 69 Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.48 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ADFJF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,360 Industrial Products companies, ADF Group ranks worse than 73529.34% 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.

ADF Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.48.

The industry rank for ADF Group's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

ADFJF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 7.945
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

ADF Group  (OTCPK:ADFJF) 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.


ADF Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


ADF Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ADF Group'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.

ADF Group Net-Net Working Capital Chart

ADF Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.48 -1.76 -0.91 -0.50 -0.80

ADF Group Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.19 -0.45 -0.74 -0.80 -0.48

ADFJF vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, ADF Group'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.


ADF Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ADF Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ADF Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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ADF Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

ADF Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jan. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(45.552+0.75 * 39.726+0.5 * 14.21-105.345
-0-0)/28.553
=-0.80

ADF Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(45.169+0.75 * 58.538+0.5 * 13.564-109.658
-0-0)/28.553
=-0.48

* 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 $-0.48 mean?
ADF Group (ADFJF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-0.48 as of Apr. 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 ADF Group According to the industry distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #999999 out of 1360 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is ADF Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
ADF Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.48. Based on the distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #999999 out of 1360 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ADF Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ADF Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #999999 out of 1360 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places ADF Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.95. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Industrial Products companies is 7.95, based on 1,360 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 ADF Group For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ADF Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ADF Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Group (ADFJF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.21, compared to a current price of $8.44 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.48. ADF Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 ADF Group (ADFJF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.48 as of Apr. 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 ADF Group (ADFJF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.44 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.21. GuruFocus considers ADF Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ADFJF:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-0.48
  • GF Value™: $7.21 vs. price of $8.44 (17.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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


ADF Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 4QM:GermanyDRX:Canada
Address 300 Henry-Bessemer Street, Terrebonne, QC, CAN, J6Y 1T3
ADF Group Inc involves in the design and engineering of connections, fabrication, including industrial coating, and the installation of steel structures and steel built-ups, as well as miscellaneous and architectural metalwork. The company's products and services are intended for the five principal segments of the non-residential construction industry: Office towers and high-rises, Commercial and recreational buildings, Airport facilities, Industrial complexes, and Transport infrastructures and energy. It serves the client base in the non-residential construction industry, such as general contractors, project owners, engineering firms and project architects, and other steel structure fabricators in the United States and Canada.
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