Capral (ASX:CAA) Net-Net Working Capital: A$-1.53 (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:CAA Capral Ltd ASX:CAA
70 GF Score
Price A$10.50
GF Value A$11.86
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Capral Net-Net Working Capital?

Capral ASX:CAA 70 Net-Net Working Capital is A$-1.53 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:CAA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of A$11.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,133 Metals & Mining companies, Capral ranks worse than 88261.17% 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.

Capral's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.53.

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

ASX:CAA's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 7
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Capral  (ASX:CAA) 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.


Capral Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Capral Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capral'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.

Capral Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Capral Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.91 -3.65 -2.01 -2.19 -1.53

Capral Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.01 -2.04 -2.19 -1.63 -1.53

ASX:CAA vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Capral'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.


Capral Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Capral's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Capral Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

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

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(60.488+0.75 * 88.075+0.5 * 175.499-239.096
-0-0)/16.174
=-1.53

Capral's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(60.488+0.75 * 88.075+0.5 * 175.499-239.096
-0-0)/16.174
=-1.53

* 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 A$-1.53 mean?
Capral (ASX:CAA) has a Net-Net Working Capital of A$-1.53 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 Capral According to the industry distribution chart, Capral ranks #999999 out of 1133 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Capral's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Capral's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-1.53. Based on the distribution chart, Capral ranks #999999 out of 1133 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capral has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capral's Net-Net Working Capital compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Capral ranks #999999 out of 1133 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Capral in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Metals & Mining companies is 7.00, based on 1,133 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Capral For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capral's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-1.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capral stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capral (ASX:CAA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$11.86, compared to a current price of A$10.50 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-1.53. Capral's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Capral (ASX:CAA), the current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-1.53 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 Capral (ASX:CAA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capral stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$10.50 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$11.86. GuruFocus considers Capral to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CAA:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: A$-1.53
  • GF Value™: A$11.86 vs. price of A$10.50 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Capral Business Description

Other Exchanges CBZ:Germany
Address 71 Ashburn Road, Bundamba, QLD, AUS, 4304
Capral Ltd manufacturers and distributors of aluminum profiles. It distributes those manufactured products in addition to a small amount of bought-in products through two distribution channels. It supplies to three market segments namely Residential, Commercial, and Industrial markets through each of its distribution channels. It operates in one geographical area, Australia. The company's products include doors, showers, wardrobes, security products, internal fit-outs, other commercial building-related products, aluminum extrusions, and rolled products.
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