CLNFF (Calian Group) Net-Net Working Capital: $-14.44 (As of Mar. 2026)

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CLNFF Calian Group Ltd CLNFF
94 GF Score
Price $57.27
GF Value $47.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Calian Group Net-Net Working Capital?

Calian Group CLNFF 94 Net-Net Working Capital is $-14.44 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CLNFF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 447 Business Services companies, Calian Group ranks worse than 223713.42% 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.

Calian Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14.44.

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

CLNFF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 5.5
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Calian Group  (OTCPK:CLNFF) 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.


Calian Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Calian Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calian Group'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.

Calian Group Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Calian Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.66 -2.82 -5.05 -12.15 -13.24

Calian Group 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 -12.35 -14.34 -13.24 -13.26 -14.44

CLNFF vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Calian Group'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.


Calian Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Calian Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Calian Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Calian Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Sep. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(33.324+0.75 * 115.557+0.5 * 38.121-289.301
-0-0)/11.350
=-13.24

Calian Group'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)
=(41.07+0.75 * 217.324+0.5 * 33.697-386.792
-0-0)/11.491
=-14.44

* 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 $-14.44 mean?
Calian Group (CLNFF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-14.44 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 Calian Group According to the industry distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #999999 out of 447 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Calian Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Calian Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-14.44. Based on the distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #999999 out of 447 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Calian Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calian Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #999999 out of 447 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Calian Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.50. 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 Business Services company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Business Services companies is 5.50, based on 447 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 Calian Group For the Business Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calian Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-14.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group (CLNFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.10, compared to a current price of $57.27 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-14.44. Calian Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 6 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 Calian Group (CLNFF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-14.44 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.

Is Calian Group (CLNFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $57.27 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.10. GuruFocus considers Calian Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CLNFF:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-14.44
  • GF Value™: $47.10 vs. price of $57.27 (21.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Calian Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CGY:Canada
Address 770 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, ON, CAN, K2V 1C8
Calian Group Ltd provides services to industry and government across health, learning, defence, security, aerospace, engineering, AgTech, satcom, and IT. The company operates through four segments: Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning, and IT and Cyber Solutions (ITCS), with majority revenue from Advanced Technologies. Its solutions cover cybersecurity and cloud services, communication and connectivity, antennas and SatCom solutions, enterprise IT and managed services, defence and military support, software and embedded design, modelling and simulation, and healthcare services, including virtual care, psychological services, staff augmentation, and pharma PSP and CRO services. It generates the majority of revenue from Canada and has a presence in the United States, Europe, and other.
94GF Score

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