Albion Enterprise VCT (LSE:AAEV) Net-Net Working Capital: £0.29 (As of Mar. 2026)

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LSE:AAEV Albion Enterprise VCT PLC LSE:AAEV
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What is Albion Enterprise VCT Net-Net Working Capital?

Albion Enterprise VCT LSE:AAEV 35 Net-Net Working Capital is £0.29 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:AAEV with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Asset Management companies, Albion Enterprise VCT ranks better than 63.51% 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.

Albion Enterprise VCT's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.29.

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

LSE:AAEV's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
63.51% of 485 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.68 vs LSE:AAEV: 3.60

Albion Enterprise VCT  (LSE:AAEV) 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.


Albion Enterprise VCT Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Albion Enterprise VCT Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Albion Enterprise VCT'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.

Albion Enterprise VCT Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Albion Enterprise VCT Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.30 0.31 0.31 0.30 0.29

Albion Enterprise VCT Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.31 0.44 0.30 0.23 0.29

LSE:AAEV vs BLK, BX, KKR: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Albion Enterprise VCT'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.


Albion Enterprise VCT Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Albion Enterprise VCT's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Albion Enterprise VCT Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Albion Enterprise VCT's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents+Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(78.265+0+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-1.827
-0-0)/260.488
=0.29

Albion Enterprise VCT'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 )
=(Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents+Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(78.265+0+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-1.827
-0-0)/260.488
=0.29

* 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 £0.29 mean?
Albion Enterprise VCT (LSE:AAEV) has a Net-Net Working Capital of £0.29 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 Albion Enterprise VCT According to the industry distribution chart, Albion Enterprise VCT ranks #177 out of 485 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Albion Enterprise VCT's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Albion Enterprise VCT's current Net-Net Working Capital is £0.29. Based on the distribution chart, Albion Enterprise VCT ranks #177 out of 485 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Albion Enterprise VCT has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albion Enterprise VCT's Net-Net Working Capital compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Albion Enterprise VCT ranks #177 out of 485 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts Albion Enterprise VCT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.68. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Asset Management companies is 6.68, based on 485 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 Albion Enterprise VCT For the Asset Management industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albion Enterprise VCT's current Net-Net Working Capital is £0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Albion Enterprise VCT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albion Enterprise VCT (LSE:AAEV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.59, compared to a current price of £1.05 — trading 77.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is £0.29. Albion Enterprise VCT's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 5 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 Albion Enterprise VCT (LSE:AAEV), the current Net-Net Working Capital is £0.29 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 Albion Enterprise VCT (LSE:AAEV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albion Enterprise VCT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.05 is trading 77.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.59. GuruFocus considers Albion Enterprise VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:AAEV:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: £0.29
  • GF Value™: £0.59 vs. price of £1.05 (77.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Albion Enterprise VCT Business Description

Address 1 Benjamin Street, London, GBR, EC1M 5QL
Albion Enterprise VCT PLC is a United Kingdom-based Venture Capital Trust. The fund aims to provide investors with a regular and predictable source of income, combined with the prospect of longer-term capital growth. Albion broadly invests in sectors such as FinTech, Other software and technology, Healthcare, Renewable energy, Business Services, and Education.
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