Gemlife Communities Group (ASX:GLF) Net-Net Working Capital: A$-3.41 (As of Dec. 2025)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

ASX:GLF Gemlife Communities Group ASX:GLF
14 GF Score
Price A$4.49
! 7 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Gemlife Communities Group Net-Net Working Capital?

Gemlife Communities Group ASX:GLF -0.22% 14 Net-Net Working Capital is A$-3.41 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:GLF with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 330 Real Estate companies, Gemlife Communities Group ranks worse than 303030% 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.

Gemlife Communities Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-3.41.

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

ASX:GLF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Real Estate industry.
Industry Median: 4.58
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Gemlife Communities Group  (ASX:GLF) 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.


Gemlife Communities Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Gemlife Communities Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Gemlife Communities 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.

Gemlife Communities Group Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Gemlife Communities Group Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
0.00 0.00 -2.83 -3.41

Gemlife Communities Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital 0.00 0.00 -2.83 -3.41

Gemlife Communities Group Net-Net Working Capital Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Gemlife Communities 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.


Gemlife Communities Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Gemlife Communities Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


ASX:GLF
14GF Score
Gemlife Communities Group ASX:GLF
Net-Net Working Capital is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Gemlife Communities Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Gemlife Communities Group'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)
=(9.365+0.75 * 18.097+0.5 * 88.822-560.288
-0-803.293)/380.288
=-3.41

Gemlife Communities Group'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)
=(9.365+0.75 * 18.097+0.5 * 88.822-560.288
-0-803.293)/380.288
=-3.41

* 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$-3.41 mean?
Gemlife Communities Group (ASX:GLF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of A$-3.41 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 Gemlife Communities Group According to the industry distribution chart, Gemlife Communities Group ranks #999999 out of 330 companies in the Real Estate industry.
Is Gemlife Communities Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Gemlife Communities Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-3.41. Based on the distribution chart, Gemlife Communities Group ranks #999999 out of 330 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gemlife Communities Group has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gemlife Communities Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Gemlife Communities Group ranks #999999 out of 330 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Gemlife Communities Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.58. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Real Estate company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Real Estate companies is 4.58, based on 330 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Gemlife Communities Group For the Real Estate industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gemlife Communities Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gemlife Communities Group stock overvalued right now?
Gemlife Communities Group (ASX:GLF) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of A$-3.41. The current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-3.41. Gemlife Communities Group's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 7 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 Gemlife Communities Group (ASX:GLF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-3.41 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.

Gemlife Communities Group Business Description

Address 120 Siganto Drive, Level 2, Helensvale, Gold Coast, QLD, AUS, 4212
GemLife Communities Group is a developer, builder, owner, and operator within Australia's Land Lease Community (LLC) sector. It provides premium resort-style living for homeowners aged 50 and over, designed to support a high-quality, active, and socially engaged lifestyle. GemLife focuses on delivering master-planned residential communities to senior downsizers, with homes that are low-maintenance and equipped with recreational and leisure facilities to support community-oriented living. It has two reportable segments: Development and Community Operations. Maximum revenue is generated from the Development segment, which develops the land and sells the home on behalf of the landowner. The Community Operations segment is responsible for the maintenance of the common areas of the communities.
14GF Score

Get the complete analysis for ASX:GLF

Net-Net Working Capital is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

A$4.49
Price