Magontec (ASX:MGL) Net-Net Working Capital: A$0.06 (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:MGL Magontec Ltd ASX:MGL
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What is Magontec Net-Net Working Capital?

Magontec ASX:MGL 40 Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.06 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:MGL with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Metals & Mining companies, Magontec ranks better than 78.02% 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.

Magontec's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.06.

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

ASX:MGL's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
78.02% of 1124 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 7.04 vs ASX:MGL: 3.33

Magontec  (ASX:MGL) 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.


Magontec Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Magontec Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Magontec'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.

Magontec Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Magontec Annual Data
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Net-Net Working Capital
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Magontec Semi-Annual Data
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Magontec Net-Net Working Capital Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Magontec'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.


Magontec Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Magontec Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Magontec'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)
=(7.147+0.75 * 10.693+0.5 * 28.005-26.011
-0-0)/56.962
=0.06

Magontec'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)
=(7.147+0.75 * 10.693+0.5 * 28.005-26.011
-0-0)/56.962
=0.06

* 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$0.06 mean?
Magontec (ASX:MGL) has a Net-Net Working Capital of A$0.06 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 Magontec According to the industry distribution chart, Magontec ranks #247 out of 1124 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Magontec's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Magontec's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.06. Based on the distribution chart, Magontec ranks #247 out of 1124 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Magontec has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magontec's Net-Net Working Capital compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Magontec ranks #247 out of 1124 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Magontec in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.04. 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 7.04, based on 1,124 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 Magontec For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magontec's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magontec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magontec (ASX:MGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.27, compared to a current price of A$0.20 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.06. Magontec's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Magontec (ASX:MGL), the current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.06 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 Magontec (ASX:MGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magontec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.20 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.27. GuruFocus considers Magontec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:MGL:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: A$0.06
  • GF Value™: A$0.27 vs. price of A$0.20 (25.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Magontec Business Description

Address 139 Macquarie Street, Level 2, Suite 1, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Magontec Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of generic and specialist magnesium alloys as well as magnesium and titanium cathodic corrosion protection products. It also researches and develops new proprietary magnesium alloys and technologies. The group's products and services are Primary Mg Alloy, Magnesium Alloy Recycling, and Cathodic Corrosion Protection. It has three segments: Admin, EUR, and PRC. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the EUR segment, which represents its operations in Europe.
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