Critical Elements LithiumCRECF -5.44%37 Net-Net Working Capital is $0.06 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CRECF with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,121 Metals & Mining companies, Critical Elements Lithium ranks better than 69.13% 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.
Critical Elements Lithium's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.06.
The industry rank for Critical Elements Lithium's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
CRECF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than 69.13% of 1121
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 7.17
vs CRECF: 4.10
Critical Elements Lithium (OTCPK:CRECF) 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.
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Critical Elements Lithium Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Critical Elements Lithium'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.
Critical Elements Lithium Net-Net Working Capital Chart
Critical Elements Lithium Net-Net Working Capital Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Critical Elements Lithium'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.
Critical Elements Lithium Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Critical Elements Lithium's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Critical Elements Lithium'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 $0.06 mean?
Critical Elements Lithium (CRECF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $0.06 as of Feb. 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 Critical Elements Lithium According to the industry distribution chart, Critical Elements Lithium ranks #346 out of 1121 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Critical Elements Lithium's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Critical Elements Lithium's current Net-Net Working Capital is $0.06. The Metals & Mining industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.17. Critical Elements Lithium's value of $0.06 is 99.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Critical Elements Lithium ranks #346 out of 1121 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Critical Elements Lithium has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Critical Elements Lithium's Net-Net Working Capital compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Critical Elements Lithium ranks #346 out of 1121 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts Critical Elements Lithium in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.17. Critical Elements Lithium's value of $0.06 is 99.2% below this benchmark. 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 7.17, based on 1,121 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. Critical Elements Lithium's current Net-Net Working Capital of $0.06 is 99.2% below the industry median. 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 Critical Elements Lithium For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Critical Elements Lithium's current Net-Net Working Capital is $0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Critical Elements Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Critical Elements Lithium (CRECF) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $0.06. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $0.06 and 99.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 7.17. Critical Elements Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Critical Elements Lithium (CRECF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $0.06 as of Feb. 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.
Critical Elements Lithium Corp is involved in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mining properties in Canada. It focuses on an exploration of rare earth metals, particularly lithium and Tantalum. The company's properties include Rose Lithium -Tantalum, Nisk, Arques, Bourier, Caumont, Dumulon, and Nemaska Belt Properties, among others.
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