Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) Net-Net Working Capital: A$0.19 (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:LRK Lark Distilling Co Ltd ASX:LRK
43 GF Score
Price A$0.89
GF Value A$0.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lark Distilling Co Net-Net Working Capital?

Lark Distilling Co ASX:LRK +1.14% 43 Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.19 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:LRK with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 67 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Lark Distilling Co ranks better than 73.13% 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.

Lark Distilling Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.19.

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

ASX:LRK's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
73.13% of 67 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 7.89 vs ASX:LRK: 4.68

Lark Distilling Co  (ASX:LRK) 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.


Lark Distilling Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Lark Distilling Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lark Distilling Co'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.

Lark Distilling Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Lark Distilling Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Net-Net Working Capital
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Lark Distilling Co Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:LRK vs BF.B: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Lark Distilling Co'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.


Lark Distilling Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lark Distilling Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lark Distilling Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Lark Distilling Co'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)
=(23.107+0.75 * 0.543+0.5 * 16.313-9.633
-0-0)/105.940
=0.21

Lark Distilling Co'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)
=(18.3+0.75 * 1.177+0.5 * 16.9-7.022
-0-0)/106.967
=0.19

* 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$0.19 mean?
Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) has a Net-Net Working Capital of A$0.19 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 Lark Distilling Co According to the industry distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #18 out of 67 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Lark Distilling Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Lark Distilling Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.19. Based on the distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #18 out of 67 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lark Distilling Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lark Distilling Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #18 out of 67 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts Lark Distilling Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.89. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.89, based on 67 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 Lark Distilling Co For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lark Distilling Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lark Distilling Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.88, compared to a current price of A$0.89 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.19. Lark Distilling Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 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 Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK), the current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.19 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 Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lark Distilling Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.89 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.88. GuruFocus considers Lark Distilling Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:LRK:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: A$0.19
  • GF Value™: A$0.88 vs. price of A$0.89 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Lark Distilling Co Business Description

Other Exchanges LRKKF:USA
Address 91-93 Macquarie Street, Level 1, Hobart, TAS, AUS, 7000
Lark Distilling Co Ltd is engaged in the investment and marketing of Australian whisky in Australia. It sells its products under the brand name, Lark. Its operating segments are Whisky, Gin, and Others. The other segment includes the sale of hand sanitizers. It generates the majority of revenue from the Whisky segment.
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