LAES (SEALSQ) Net-Net Working Capital: $2.05 (As of Dec. 2025)

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LAES SEALSQ Corp LAES
41 GF Score
Price $2.54
GF Value $0.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is SEALSQ Net-Net Working Capital?

SEALSQ LAES -2.88% 41 Net-Net Working Capital is $2.05 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LAES with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 537 Semiconductors companies, SEALSQ ranks better than 96.09% 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.

SEALSQ's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.05.

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

LAES's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
96.09% of 537 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 12.16 vs LAES: 1.24

SEALSQ  (NAS:LAES) 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.


SEALSQ Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


SEALSQ Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SEALSQ'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.

SEALSQ Net-Net Working Capital Chart

SEALSQ Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.23 -1.33 -0.57 0.66 2.05

SEALSQ Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.57 -0.23 0.66 0.80 2.05

LAES vs INDI, MRAM, NVEC: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, SEALSQ'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.


SEALSQ Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SEALSQ's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SEALSQ Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

SEALSQ'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)
=(427.689+0.75 * 12.383+0.5 * 2.012-42.671
-0-0)/193.025
=2.05

SEALSQ'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)
=(427.689+0.75 * 12.383+0.5 * 2.012-42.671
-0-0)/193.025
=2.05

* 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 $2.05 mean?
SEALSQ (LAES) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $2.05 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 SEALSQ According to the industry distribution chart, SEALSQ ranks #21 out of 537 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is SEALSQ's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
SEALSQ's current Net-Net Working Capital is $2.05. The Semiconductors industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 12.16. SEALSQ's value of $2.05 is 83.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SEALSQ ranks #21 out of 537 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SEALSQ has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SEALSQ's Net-Net Working Capital compare to INDI and MRAM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SEALSQ ranks #21 out of 537 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places SEALSQ in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 12.16. SEALSQ's value of $2.05 is 83.1% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Semiconductors companies is 12.16, based on 537 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. SEALSQ's current Net-Net Working Capital of $2.05 is 83.1% 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 SEALSQ For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 12.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SEALSQ's current Net-Net Working Capital is $2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SEALSQ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEALSQ (LAES) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.34, compared to a current price of $2.54 — trading 647% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $2.05 and 83.1% below the Semiconductors industry median of 12.16. SEALSQ's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 SEALSQ (LAES), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $2.05 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 SEALSQ (LAES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEALSQ stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.54 is trading 647% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.34. GuruFocus considers SEALSQ to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LAES:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $2.05
  • GF Value™: $0.34 vs. price of $2.54 (647% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.1% below the Semiconductors median (#21 of 537)

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


SEALSQ Business Description

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SEALSQ Corp develops certified secure microcontrollers and implements post-quantum cryptography. The company develops solutions including post-quantum microchips and devices that can be used in a variety of applications, from multi-factor authentication, home automation, and IT network infrastructure to automotive, industrial automation, and control systems. The company's vaultIC range offers a set of ready-to-use secure elements designed to implement embedded security for any kind of device with fast time-to-market and high flexibility. The company's products include VaultIC155, VaultIV18x, VaultIC292, and VaultIC40x. The company generates a majority of its revenue from North America, while it also has its presence in Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
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