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Perseus MiningASX:PRU -3.12%90 Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.36 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:PRU with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,132 Metals & Mining companies, Perseus Mining ranks worse than 72.79% 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.
Perseus Mining's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.36.
The industry rank for Perseus Mining's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PRU's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked worse than 72.79% of 1132
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 6.9
vs ASX:PRU: 12.92
Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) 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.
Perseus Mining Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Perseus Mining Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perseus Mining'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.
ASX:PRU vs NEM, AU: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Perseus Mining'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.
Perseus Mining Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Perseus Mining's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perseus Mining's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.
* 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$0.36 mean?
Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) has a Net-Net Working Capital of A$0.36 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 Perseus Mining According to the industry distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #824 out of 1132 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 72.8%.
Is Perseus Mining's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Perseus Mining's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.36. Based on the distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #824 out of 1132 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Perseus Mining has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perseus Mining's Net-Net Working Capital compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #824 out of 1132 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Perseus Mining in the lower 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 Perseus Mining 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. Perseus Mining's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perseus Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.75, compared to a current price of A$4.65 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.36. Perseus Mining's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU), the current Net-Net Working Capital is A$0.36 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 Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$4.65 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.75.
GuruFocus considers Perseus Mining to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PRU:
Net-Net Working Capital: A$0.36
GF Value™: A$3.75 vs. price of A$4.65 (24% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PRU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perseus is an Australia-based gold miner. It sold around 490,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three majority-owned mines in West Africa. Founded in 2004, Perseus bought all three of its operating mines originally as exploration licenses or development projects. Its 90%-owned Edikan mine in Ghana achieved first gold in 2011, with 86%-owned Sissingue and 90%-owned Yaoure in Ivory Coast following in 2018 and 2020, respectively. The company also purchased its 80%-owned Nyanzaga gold development in Tanzania in fiscal 2024. It had about a decade of reserves at end fiscal 2025. We forecast it sells about 500,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2030.
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