CWLPF (Caldwell Partners International) Net-Net Working Capital: $-0.28 (As of May. 2026)

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What is Caldwell Partners International Net-Net Working Capital?

Caldwell Partners International CWLPF 50 Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.28 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates CWLPF with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 447 Business Services companies, Caldwell Partners International 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.

Caldwell Partners International's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $-0.28.

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

CWLPF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 5.46
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Caldwell Partners International  (OTCPK:CWLPF) 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.


Caldwell Partners International Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Caldwell Partners International Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caldwell Partners 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.

Caldwell Partners International Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Caldwell Partners International Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Net-Net Working Capital
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Caldwell Partners International Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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CWLPF vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners 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.


Caldwell Partners International Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Caldwell Partners International Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Caldwell Partners International's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Aug. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(11.913+0.75 * 13.245+0.5 * 0-33.191
-0-0)/29.468
=-0.38

Caldwell Partners International's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: May. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(12.817+0.75 * 12.657+0.5 * 0-30.647
-0-0)/29.482
=-0.28

* 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 $-0.28 mean?
Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-0.28 as of May. 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 Caldwell Partners International According to the industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #999999 out of 447 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Caldwell Partners International's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.28. Based on the distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #999999 out of 447 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's Net-Net Working Capital compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #999999 out of 447 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Caldwell Partners International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.46. 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 5.46, 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 Caldwell Partners International For the Business Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caldwell Partners International's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.65, compared to a current price of $0.75 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.28. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.28 as of May. 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 Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.75 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.65. GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CWLPF:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-0.28
  • GF Value™: $0.65 vs. price of $0.75 (15.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Caldwell Partners International Business Description

Other Exchanges CWL:Canada
Address 79 Wellington Street West, Suite 2410, TD South Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E7
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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