London City Equities (ASX:LCE) Net-Net Working Capital: A$0.45 (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:LCE London City Equities Ltd ASX:LCE
65 GF Score
Price A$0.85
GF Value A$1.10
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is London City Equities Net-Net Working Capital?

London City Equities ASX:LCE 65 Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.45 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:LCE with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Asset Management companies, London City Equities ranks better than 73.84% 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.

London City Equities's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.45.

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

ASX:LCE's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
73.84% of 497 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.18 vs ASX:LCE: 1.89

London City Equities  (ASX:LCE) 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.


London City Equities Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


London City Equities Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for London City Equities'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.

London City Equities Net-Net Working Capital Chart

London City Equities Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.07 -0.07 -0.09 -0.16 0.09

London City Equities Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.12 -0.16 0.12 0.09 0.45

ASX:LCE vs BLK, BX, KKR: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, London City Equities'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.


London City Equities Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, London City Equities's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


ASX:LCE
65GF Score
London City Equities Ltd ASX:LCE
Net-Net Working Capital is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

London City Equities Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

London City Equities'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 )
=(Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents+Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.043+5.146+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-2.49
-0-0)/31.304
=0.09

London City Equities'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 )
=(Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents+Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.104+16.999+0.75 * 0.366+0.5 * 0-2.992
-0-0)/31.742
=0.45

* 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$0.45 mean?
London City Equities (ASX:LCE) has a Net-Net Working Capital of A$0.45 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 London City Equities According to the industry distribution chart, London City Equities ranks #130 out of 497 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is London City Equities' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
London City Equities' current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.45. Based on the distribution chart, London City Equities ranks #130 out of 497 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, London City Equities has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does London City Equities' Net-Net Working Capital compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, London City Equities ranks #130 out of 497 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts London City Equities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.18. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Asset Management companies is 6.18, based on 497 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 London City Equities For the Asset Management industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. London City Equities's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is London City Equities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, London City Equities (ASX:LCE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.10, compared to a current price of A$0.85 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.45. London City Equities' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 London City Equities (ASX:LCE), the current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.45 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 London City Equities (ASX:LCE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, London City Equities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.85 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.10. GuruFocus considers London City Equities to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:LCE:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: A$0.45
  • GF Value™: A$1.10 vs. price of A$0.85 (22.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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


London City Equities Business Description

Address 111 Harrington Street, Level 2, Suite 212, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
London City Equities Ltd is a holding company engaged in investing in Australian equities with market shares and offering growth. The company focuses on providing shareholders with attractive investment returns over the medium to longer terms by enhancing capital growth and paying dividends that, over time, grow faster than the rate of inflation. Its operating segments are Equity Investment, which is the company's key revenue-generating segment, and Other.
65GF Score

Get the complete analysis for ASX:LCE

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

A$0.85
Price
A$1.10
GF Value