Kaiser Reef (ASX:KAU) Net-Net Working Capital: A$-0.01 (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:KAU Kaiser Reef Ltd ASX:KAU
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Price A$0.18
GF Value A$0.30
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What is Kaiser Reef Net-Net Working Capital?

Kaiser Reef ASX:KAU -2.78% 28 Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.01 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:KAU with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,134 Metals & Mining companies, Kaiser Reef ranks worse than 88183.33% 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.

Kaiser Reef's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.01.

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

ASX:KAU's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 6.97
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Kaiser Reef  (ASX:KAU) 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.


Kaiser Reef Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Kaiser Reef Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaiser Reef'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.

Kaiser Reef Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Kaiser Reef Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Net-Net Working Capital
0.01 -0.02 -0.02 -0.04

Kaiser Reef Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 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 0.00 -0.02 0.00 -0.04 -0.01

ASX:KAU vs NEM, AU: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Kaiser Reef'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.


Kaiser Reef Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Kaiser Reef Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

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

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jun. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(24.757+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 10.59-51.658
-0-0)/593.546
=-0.04

Kaiser Reef'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)
=(43.11+0.75 * 2.049+0.5 * 13.189-58.573
-0-0)/593.888
=-0.01

* 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$-0.01 mean?
Kaiser Reef (ASX:KAU) has a Net-Net Working Capital of A$-0.01 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 Kaiser Reef According to the industry distribution chart, Kaiser Reef ranks #999999 out of 1134 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Kaiser Reef's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Kaiser Reef's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.01. Based on the distribution chart, Kaiser Reef ranks #999999 out of 1134 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kaiser Reef has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaiser Reef's Net-Net Working Capital compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Kaiser Reef ranks #999999 out of 1134 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Kaiser Reef in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.97. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Metals & Mining companies is 6.97, based on 1,134 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Kaiser Reef For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaiser Reef's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaiser Reef stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaiser Reef (ASX:KAU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.30, compared to a current price of A$0.18 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.01. Kaiser Reef's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 2 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 Kaiser Reef (ASX:KAU), the current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.01 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 Kaiser Reef (ASX:KAU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaiser Reef stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.18 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.30. GuruFocus considers Kaiser Reef to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:KAU:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: A$-0.01
  • GF Value™: A$0.30 vs. price of A$0.18 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Kaiser Reef Business Description

Other Exchanges 7YR:Germany
Address 23 Railway Road, Level 2, Subiaco, Perth, WA, AUS, 6008
Kaiser Reef Ltd is a gold producer and exploration company. The company's projects include A1 Gold Mine, Henty Gold Mine, Maldon Goldfields, and Maldon Plant. Its segments include Victoria operations and Tasmania operations. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Victoria operations segment.
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