Platoome Maximiser (ASX:PL8) Net-Net Working Capital: A$1.14 (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:PL8 Plato Income Maximiser Ltd ASX:PL8
59 GF Score
Price A$1.41
GF Value A$1.32
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Platoome Maximiser Net-Net Working Capital?

Platoome Maximiser ASX:PL8 -0.35% 59 Net-Net Working Capital is A$1.14 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:PL8 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 498 Asset Management companies, Platoome Maximiser ranks better than 81.12% 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.

Platoome Maximiser's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1.14.

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

ASX:PL8's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
81.12% of 498 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.29 vs ASX:PL8: 1.23

Platoome Maximiser  (ASX:PL8) 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.


Platoome Maximiser Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Platoome Maximiser Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Platoome Maximiser'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.

Platoome Maximiser Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Platoome Maximiser Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.03 0.01 0.01 0.00

Platoome Maximiser Semi-Annual Data
Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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ASX:PL8 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Platoome Maximiser'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.


Platoome Maximiser Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Platoome Maximiser Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Platoome Maximiser'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)
=(0.17+0+0.75 * 7.64+0.5 * 0-9.334
-0-0)/748.636
=-0.00

Platoome Maximiser'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)
=(0.487+858.23+0.75 * 11.33+0.5 * 0-10.139
-0-0)/748.636
=1.14

* 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$1.14 mean?
Platoome Maximiser (ASX:PL8) has a Net-Net Working Capital of A$1.14 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 Platoome Maximiser According to the industry distribution chart, Platoome Maximiser ranks #94 out of 498 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Platoome Maximiser's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Platoome Maximiser's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$1.14. Based on the distribution chart, Platoome Maximiser ranks #94 out of 498 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Platoome Maximiser has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Platoome Maximiser's Net-Net Working Capital compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Platoome Maximiser ranks #94 out of 498 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Platoome Maximiser in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.29. 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 6.29, based on 498 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 Platoome Maximiser For the Asset Management industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Platoome Maximiser's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Platoome Maximiser stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Platoome Maximiser (ASX:PL8) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.32, compared to a current price of A$1.41 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is A$1.14. Platoome Maximiser's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Platoome Maximiser (ASX:PL8), the current Net-Net Working Capital is A$1.14 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 Platoome Maximiser (ASX:PL8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Platoome Maximiser stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$1.41 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.32. GuruFocus considers Platoome Maximiser to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PL8:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: A$1.14
  • GF Value™: A$1.32 vs. price of A$1.41 (6.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PL8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Platoome Maximiser Business Description

Address 264 George Street, Level 25, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Plato Income Maximiser Ltd is an asset management company. The investment objectives of the company are to generate annual income that exceeds the gross income of the Benchmark and to outperform the Benchmark in total return terms including franking credits over each full investment cycle. All of the company's activities are located in one geographical segment being Australia.
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