Fiske (LSE:FKE) Net-Net Working Capital: £0.33 (As of Dec. 2025)

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LSE:FKE Fiske PLC LSE:FKE
31 GF Score
Price £0.68
GF Value £0.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Fiske Net-Net Working Capital?

Fiske LSE:FKE 31 Net-Net Working Capital is £0.33 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:FKE with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 270 Capital Markets companies, Fiske ranks better than 71.11% 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.

Fiske's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.33.

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

LSE:FKE's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
71.11% of 270 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 4.64 vs LSE:FKE: 2.05

Fiske  (LSE:FKE) 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.


Fiske Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Fiske Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fiske'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.

Fiske Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Fiske Annual Data
Trend May15 May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.03 0.07 0.07 0.16 0.18

Fiske Semi-Annual Data
Nov15 May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 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 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 0.20 0.16 0.32 0.18 0.33

LSE:FKE vs MS, GS, SCHW: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Fiske'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.


Fiske Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Fiske's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fiske Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Fiske's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jun. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(6.846+0.75 * -0.447+0.5 * 0-4.34
-0-0)/11.830
=0.18

Fiske'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)
=(6.274+0.75 * 3.11+0.5 * 0-4.73
-0-0)/11.830
=0.33

* 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 £0.33 mean?
Fiske (LSE:FKE) has a Net-Net Working Capital of £0.33 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 Fiske According to the industry distribution chart, Fiske ranks #78 out of 270 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is Fiske's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Fiske's current Net-Net Working Capital is £0.33. Based on the distribution chart, Fiske ranks #78 out of 270 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fiske has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fiske's Net-Net Working Capital compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Fiske ranks #78 out of 270 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts Fiske in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.64. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Capital Markets companies is 4.64, based on 270 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 Fiske For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fiske's current Net-Net Working Capital is £0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fiske stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fiske (LSE:FKE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.75, compared to a current price of £0.68 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is £0.33. Fiske's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 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 Fiske (LSE:FKE), the current Net-Net Working Capital is £0.33 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 Fiske (LSE:FKE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fiske stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.68 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.75. GuruFocus considers Fiske to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:FKE:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: £0.33
  • GF Value™: £0.75 vs. price of £0.68 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Fiske Business Description

Address 100 Wood Street, London, GBR, EC2V 7AN
Fiske PLC is an independent stockbroking and investment management firm. It provides financial intermediation that consists of private client and institutional stockbroking, investment management, and the provision of corporate financial advice. It also offers other stockbroking services that include ISAs, SIPPs, and Safe Custody.
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