Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) Net-Net Working Capital: A$-0.18 (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:VGL Vista Group International Ltd ASX:VGL
83 GF Score
Price A$1.98
GF Value A$2.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Vista Group International Net-Net Working Capital?

Vista Group International ASX:VGL +5.32% 83 Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.18 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:VGL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,255 Software companies, Vista Group International ranks worse than 79681.2% 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.

Vista Group International's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.18.

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

ASX:VGL's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 6.86
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Vista Group International  (ASX:VGL) 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.


Vista Group International Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Vista Group International Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vista Group International'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.

Vista Group International Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Vista Group International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
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Vista Group International Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:VGL vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Vista Group International'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.


Vista Group International Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Vista Group International's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vista Group International Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Vista Group International'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)
=(17.767+0.75 * 26.128+0.5 * 0-79.431
-0-2.09)/238.834
=-0.18

Vista Group International'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)
=(17.767+0.75 * 26.128+0.5 * 0-79.431
-0-2.09)/238.834
=-0.18

* 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$-0.18 mean?
Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) has a Net-Net Working Capital of A$-0.18 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 Vista Group International According to the industry distribution chart, Vista Group International ranks #999999 out of 1255 companies in the Software industry.
Is Vista Group International's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Vista Group International's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.18. Based on the distribution chart, Vista Group International ranks #999999 out of 1255 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vista Group International has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vista Group International's Net-Net Working Capital compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Vista Group International ranks #999999 out of 1255 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Vista Group International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.86. 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 Software company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Software companies is 6.86, based on 1,255 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 Vista Group International For the Software industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vista Group International's current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vista Group International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.30, compared to a current price of A$1.98 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.18. Vista Group International's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Vista Group International (ASX:VGL), the current Net-Net Working Capital is A$-0.18 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 Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vista Group International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$1.98 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.30. GuruFocus considers Vista Group International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:VGL:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: A$-0.18
  • GF Value™: A$2.30 vs. price of A$1.98 (13.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Vista Group International Business Description

Other Exchanges VGL:New Zealand
Address 90 Wellesley Street West, Shed 12, City Works Depot, Auckland, NZL, 1010
Vista Group International Ltd provides software and technology solutions across the global film industry sectors of distribution, exhibition, and the end consumer, moviegoers. The principal activity is the sale, support, and associated development of software for the film industry. The company operates in the vertical cinema/film market in the following reportable segments namely the Cinema segment and Film segment. The company has offices in New Zealand, with additional offices located in Sydney, Cape Town, London, Amsterdam, Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Los Angeles, and Mexico City.
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