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IVE GroupASX:IGL 67 Net-Net Working Capital is A$-2.25 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:IGL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Media - Diversified companies, IVE Group ranks worse than 261096.34% on this metric.
In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
IVE Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-2.25.
The industry rank for IVE Group's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:IGL's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 4.41 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
IVE Group (ASX:IGL) 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.
IVE Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
IVE Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IVE 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.
ASX:IGL vs APP, OMC, TTD: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, IVE 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.
IVE Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IVE Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IVE Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.
* 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$-2.25 mean?
IVE Group (ASX:IGL) has a Net-Net Working Capital of A$-2.25 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 IVE Group According to the industry distribution chart, IVE Group ranks #999999 out of 383 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is IVE Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
IVE Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-2.25. Based on the distribution chart, IVE Group ranks #999999 out of 383 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IVE Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IVE Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IVE Group ranks #999999 out of 383 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places IVE Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.41. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Media - Diversified companies is 4.41, based on 383 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on IVE Group For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IVE Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IVE Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IVE Group (ASX:IGL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.17, compared to a current price of A$2.69 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-2.25. IVE Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 IVE Group (ASX:IGL), the current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-2.25 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 IVE Group (ASX:IGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IVE Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.69 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.17.
GuruFocus considers IVE Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:IGL:
Net-Net Working Capital: A$-2.25
GF Value™: A$2.17 vs. price of A$2.69 (24% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:IGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IVE Group Ltd is a diversified print and marketing communications company. The principal activities of the company include conceptual and creative design across print, mobile and interactive media; catalogues, the printing of magazines, marketing, and corporate communications materials and stationery and multi-channel solutions. It serves sectors such as financial services, publishing, retail, communications, property, clubs and associations, not-for-profit, utilities, manufacturing, education and government.
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