Elsight (ASX:ELS) Net-Net Working Capital: A$0.32 (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:ELS Elsight Ltd ASX:ELS
72 GF Score
Price A$6.66
GF Value A$5.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Elsight Net-Net Working Capital?

Elsight ASX:ELS -8.14% 72 Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.32 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:ELS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of A$5.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,218 Hardware companies, Elsight ranks worse than 74.55% 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.

Elsight's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.32.

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

ASX:ELS's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked worse than
74.55% of 1218 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 8.78 vs ASX:ELS: 20.81

Elsight  (ASX:ELS) 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.


Elsight Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Elsight Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elsight'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.

Elsight Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Elsight Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.02 0.01 -0.03 0.00 0.32

Elsight Semi-Annual Data
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 -0.03 -0.04 0.00 0.00 0.32

ASX:ELS vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Elsight'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.


Elsight Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Elsight's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Elsight Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Elsight'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)
=(88.857+0.75 * 1.407+0.5 * 0.777-19.809
-0-0)/219.674
=0.32

Elsight'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)
=(88.857+0.75 * 1.407+0.5 * 0.777-19.809
-0-0)/219.674
=0.32

* 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$0.32 mean?
Elsight (ASX:ELS) has a Net-Net Working Capital of A$0.32 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 Elsight According to the industry distribution chart, Elsight ranks #908 out of 1218 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is Elsight's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Elsight's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.32. Based on the distribution chart, Elsight ranks #908 out of 1218 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Elsight has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elsight's Net-Net Working Capital compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Elsight ranks #908 out of 1218 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Elsight in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.78. 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 Hardware company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Hardware companies is 8.78, based on 1,218 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 Elsight For the Hardware industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elsight's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elsight stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsight (ASX:ELS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.55, compared to a current price of A$6.66 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.32. Elsight's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Elsight (ASX:ELS), the current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.32 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 Elsight (ASX:ELS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsight stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$6.66 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.55. GuruFocus considers Elsight to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ELS:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: A$0.32
  • GF Value™: A$5.55 vs. price of A$6.66 (20% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Elsight Business Description

Address 62 Lygon Street, Level 3, Carlton, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3053
Elsight Ltd development and commercialisation of the Halo platform for mission-critical applications across defence, homeland security (HLS), and uncrewed systems markets. Providing proprietary software and hardware technology solutions enabling reliable connection confidence for unmanned aerial and ground systems, including drones, robots, and other uncrewed systems. Products include Halo for the Military, Halo for HLS/Public Safety, Halo for Commercial Use, AllSight Management Platform, and HeatSight. Serves Agriculture, Construction and Surveying, Firefighting, First Responders, Mining, Military & Defense, Oil & Gas, Electric & Water Utilities, and Deliveries. Operates in Europe with maximum revenue, Israel, United States of America, and Other foreign countries.
72GF Score

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