Centrex (ASX:CXM) Net-Net Working Capital: A$-0.03 (As of Jun. 2024)

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What is Centrex Net-Net Working Capital?

Centrex ASX:CXM Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.03 as of Jun. 2024.

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.

Centrex's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was A$-0.03.

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

ASX:CXM's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 7.1
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Centrex  (ASX:CXM) 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.


Centrex Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Centrex Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centrex'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.

Centrex Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Centrex Annual Data
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Centrex Semi-Annual Data
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Centrex Net-Net Working Capital Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Centrex'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.


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

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

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



Centrex Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Centrex's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jun. 2024 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2.549+0.75 * 0.132+0.5 * 13.093-34.091
-0-0)/857.153
=-0.03

Centrex's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2024 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2.549+0.75 * 0.132+0.5 * 13.093-34.091
-0-0)/857.153
=-0.03

* 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$-0.03 mean?
Centrex (ASX:CXM) has a Net-Net Working Capital of A$-0.03 as of Jun. 2024. 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 Centrex
Is Centrex's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Centrex's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.03.
How does Centrex's Net-Net Working Capital compare to competitors?
Centrex's Net-Net Working Capital of A$-0.03 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.10. 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 7.10, based on 1,131 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 Centrex For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrex's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrex stock overvalued right now?
Centrex (ASX:CXM) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of A$-0.03. The current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.03. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centrex (ASX:CXM), the current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.03 as of Jun. 2024. 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.

Centrex Business Description

Address 44 Waymouth Street, Level 6, Adelaide, SA, AUS, 5000
Centrex Ltd is a mineral exploration company. The principal activity of the company is an exploration of the following areas: Phosphate project development in Queensland; Potash exploration over wholly-owned tenements in Western Australia; and gold and base metals exploration in New South Wales. Its projects include Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project, Oxley Potash Project, and Goulburn gold/base metals project. The company has two reportable segments Ardmore mining operations and Exploration. The company operates in one geographical segment; Australia.