Marimaca Copper (ASX:MC2) Net-Net Working Capital: A$1.56 (As of Mar. 2026)

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ASX:MC2 Marimaca Copper Corp ASX:MC2
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What is Marimaca Copper Net-Net Working Capital?

Marimaca Copper ASX:MC2 -2.70% 12 Net-Net Working Capital is A$1.56 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:MC2 with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,132 Metals & Mining companies, Marimaca Copper ranks better than 67.31% 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.

Marimaca Copper's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$1.56.

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

ASX:MC2's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
67.31% of 1132 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 6.9 vs ASX:MC2: 4.73

Marimaca Copper  (ASX:MC2) 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.


Marimaca Copper Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Marimaca Copper Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marimaca Copper'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.

Marimaca Copper Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Marimaca Copper Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.28 0.30 0.33 0.34 0.77

Marimaca Copper Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.22 0.35 0.96 0.77 1.56

ASX:MC2 vs SCCO, FCX: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Marimaca Copper'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.


Marimaca Copper Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Marimaca Copper Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Marimaca Copper's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(100.507+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-8.417
-0-0)/119.400
=0.77

Marimaca Copper's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(213.454+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-5.017
-0-0)/133.821
=1.56

* 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$1.56 mean?
Marimaca Copper (ASX:MC2) has a Net-Net Working Capital of A$1.56 as of Mar. 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 Marimaca Copper According to the industry distribution chart, Marimaca Copper ranks #370 out of 1132 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Marimaca Copper's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Marimaca Copper's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$1.56. Based on the distribution chart, Marimaca Copper ranks #370 out of 1132 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Marimaca Copper has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marimaca Copper's Net-Net Working Capital compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Marimaca Copper ranks #370 out of 1132 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts Marimaca Copper in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.90. 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 6.90, based on 1,132 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 Marimaca Copper For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marimaca Copper's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marimaca Copper stock overvalued right now?
Marimaca Copper (ASX:MC2) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of A$1.56. The current Net-Net Working Capital is A$1.56. Marimaca Copper's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Marimaca Copper (ASX:MC2), the current Net-Net Working Capital is A$1.56 as of Mar. 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.

Marimaca Copper Business Description

Address 66 Wellington Street West, Suite 5300, Street West, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E6
Marimaca Copper Corp is an exploration and development company focused on base metal projects in Chile. The company's principal asset is the Marimaca Copper Project, located in the Antofagasta Region of northern Chile. The Marimaca Project comprises a set of concessions (the 1-23 Claims), properties fully owned by the company, combined with the adjacent La Atomica and Atahualpa claims over which Marimaca Copper has the right to explore and exploit resources, and this larger area is referred to as the Marimaca District. Geographically, the company has its presence in Chile and Canada.
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