Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) Net-Net Working Capital: A$0.22 (As of Jan. 2026)


ASX:LSX Lion Selection Group Ltd ASX:LSX
49 GF Score
Price A$0.84
GF Value A$9.22
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Lion Selection Group Net-Net Working Capital?

Lion Selection Group ASX:LSX -1.18% 49 Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.22 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:LSX with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of A$9.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,121 Metals & Mining companies, Lion Selection Group ranks better than 73.15% 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.

Lion Selection Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was A$0.22.

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

ASX:LSX's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
73.15% of 1121 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 7.17 vs ASX:LSX: 3.82

Lion Selection Group  (ASX:LSX) 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.


Lion Selection Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Lion Selection Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lion Selection 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.

Lion Selection Group Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Lion Selection Group Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.03 0.57 0.53 0.39 0.24

Lion Selection Group Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 0.49 0.39 0.31 0.24 0.22

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

For the Gold subindustry, Lion Selection 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.


Lion Selection Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Lion Selection Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Lion Selection Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jul. 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)
=(8.947+30.101+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-5.534
-0-0)/141.151
=0.24

Lion Selection Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(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)
=(6.944+34.901+0.75 * 0.76+0.5 * 0-11.449
-0-0)/143.246
=0.22

* 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$0.22 mean?
Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) has a Net-Net Working Capital of A$0.22 as of Jan. 2026. 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 Lion Selection Group According to the industry distribution chart, Lion Selection Group ranks #301 out of 1121 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Lion Selection Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Lion Selection Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.22. Based on the distribution chart, Lion Selection Group ranks #301 out of 1121 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lion Selection Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lion Selection Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lion Selection Group ranks #301 out of 1121 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts Lion Selection Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.17. 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 7.17, based on 1,121 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 Lion Selection Group For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lion Selection Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lion Selection Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$9.22, compared to a current price of A$0.84 — trading 90.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.22. Lion Selection Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX), the current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.22 as of Jan. 2026. 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 Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion Selection Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.84 is trading 90.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$9.22. GuruFocus considers Lion Selection Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:LSX:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: A$0.22
  • GF Value™: A$9.22 vs. price of A$0.84 (90.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Lion Selection Group Business Description

Address 175 Flinders Street, Level 2, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
Lion Selection Group Ltd is a mining investment company. The company invests in junior resource companies, providing venture capital to carefully selected mining and exploration companies with development projects. It invests only in small and medium mining and exploration companies with gold and base metal activities in Australia, Africa, and Asia. Its project includes the Pani Gold Project.
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