ALFDF (Astral Foods) Net-Net Working Capital: $0.49 (As of Mar. 2026)


ALFDF Astral Foods Ltd ALFDF
84 GF Score
Price $7.39
GF Value $6.44
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What is Astral Foods Net-Net Working Capital?

Astral Foods ALFDF 84 Net-Net Working Capital is $0.49 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ALFDF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.44. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 659 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Astral Foods ranks worse than 86.04% 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.

Astral Foods's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.49.

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

ALFDF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked worse than
86.04% of 659 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.4 vs ALFDF: 28.42

Astral Foods  (OTCPK:ALFDF) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

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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.


Astral Foods Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Astral Foods Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Astral Foods'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.

Astral Foods Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Astral Foods Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.76 -0.85 -2.45 -1.29 -0.28

Astral Foods Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -1.49 -1.29 -0.97 -0.28 0.49

ALFDF vs ADM, BG, TSN: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Astral Foods'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.


Astral Foods Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Astral Foods's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Astral Foods Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Astral Foods's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Sep. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(59.714+0.75 * 115.635+0.5 * 139.227-226.752
-0-0)/38.527
=-0.28

Astral Foods's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(68.797+0.75 * 139.111+0.5 * 159.422-233.813
-0-0)/38.683
=0.49

* 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 $0.49 mean?
Astral Foods (ALFDF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $0.49 as of Mar. 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 Astral Foods According to the industry distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #567 out of 659 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is Astral Foods' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Astral Foods' current Net-Net Working Capital is $0.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.40. Astral Foods' value of $0.49 is 92.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #567 out of 659 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Astral Foods has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astral Foods' Net-Net Working Capital compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #567 out of 659 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Astral Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.40. Astral Foods' value of $0.49 is 92.3% below this benchmark. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.40, based on 659 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. Astral Foods's current Net-Net Working Capital of $0.49 is 92.3% below the industry median. 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 Astral Foods For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astral Foods's current Net-Net Working Capital is $0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astral Foods stock overvalued right now?
Astral Foods (ALFDF) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $0.49. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.44, compared to a current price of $7.39 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $0.49 and 92.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.40. Astral Foods' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Astral Foods (ALFDF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $0.49 as of Mar. 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 Astral Foods (ALFDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.39 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.44.

Key valuation signals for ALFDF:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $0.49
  • GF Value™: $6.44 vs. price of $7.39 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 92.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#567 of 659)

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


Astral Foods Business Description

Other Exchanges ARL:South Africa
Address 13 Thunderbolt Lane, Lanseria Corporate Estate, Lanseria Ext 26, Lanseria, GT, ZAF, 1748
Astral Foods Ltd is an integrated poultry producer operating under several brands. It supplies different poultry needs in Africa. The activities are divided into two operating segments. The poultry segment comprises the sale of poultry-related products for human consumption as well as day-old broilers, hatching eggs, and day-old parent stock. The Feed segment comprises the sale of a wide range of specialized feed products for commercially farmed animal species. The majority of revenue is generated from the poultry segment. The company has multiple processing facilities to get the poultry to ready-to-eat form and manufacture vitamin and mineral feed additives.
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