EFOI (Energy Focus) Net-Net Working Capital: $-0.06 (As of Jun. 2026)

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EFOI Energy Focus Inc EFOI
45 GF Score
Price $2.92
GF Value $1.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Energy Focus Net-Net Working Capital?

Energy Focus EFOI +6.96% 45 Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.06 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates EFOI with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 174 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Energy Focus ranks worse than 574712.07% 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.

Energy Focus's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.06.

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

EFOI's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Industry Median: 7.53
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Energy Focus  (NAS:EFOI) 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.


Energy Focus Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Energy Focus Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Energy Focus'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.

Energy Focus Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Energy Focus Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.08 -4.16 -0.36 0.02 0.31

Energy Focus Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.11 0.15 0.31 0.22 -0.06

EFOI vs NTZ, MWYN, SNTW: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Energy Focus'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.


Energy Focus Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Energy Focus's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Energy Focus Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Energy Focus'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)
=(1.064+0.75 * 0.526+0.5 * 2.93-1
-0-0)/6.306
=0.31

Energy Focus's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1.096+0.75 * 2.563+0.5 * 2.771-4.801
-0-0)/6.369
=-0.06

* 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?
Energy Focus (EFOI) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-0.06 as of Jun. 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 Energy Focus According to the industry distribution chart, Energy Focus ranks #999999 out of 174 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Is Energy Focus' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Energy Focus' current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.06. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Focus ranks #999999 out of 174 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Energy Focus has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Focus' Net-Net Working Capital compare to NTZ and MWYN?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Energy Focus ranks #999999 out of 174 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Energy Focus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.53. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 7.53, based on 174 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 Energy Focus For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Energy Focus'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 Energy Focus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Focus (EFOI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.35, compared to a current price of $2.92 — trading 116.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.06. Energy Focus' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 Energy Focus (EFOI), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-0.06 as of Jun. 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 Energy Focus (EFOI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Focus stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.92 is trading 116.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.35. GuruFocus considers Energy Focus to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EFOI:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-0.06
  • GF Value™: $1.35 vs. price of $2.92 (116.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Energy Focus Business Description

Address 32000 Aurora Road, Suite B, Solon, OH, USA, 44139
Energy Focus Inc specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling energy-efficient lighting systems and controls. It provides LED lighting solutions for both commercial and military maritime markets (MMM). Its core products include robust lighting fixtures and lamps for navy and military applications, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), and tubular LED (TLED) lighting products, including battery backup units as well as general commercial and maritime lighting fixtures. The company operates in a single business segment that includes the marketing and sale of commercial and MMM lighting products and controls. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the sales of military maritime products in the United States.
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