Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) Net-Net Working Capital: €-0.49 (As of Jan. 2026)

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MAL:SFC Simonds Farsons Cisk PLC MAL:SFC
96 GF Score
Price €5.60
GF Value €6.27
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Simonds Farsons Cisk Net-Net Working Capital?

Simonds Farsons Cisk MAL:SFC 96 Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.49 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates MAL:SFC with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 67 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks worse than 1492535.82% 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.

Simonds Farsons Cisk's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was €-0.49.

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

MAL:SFC's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 7.94
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Simonds Farsons Cisk  (MAL:SFC) 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.


Simonds Farsons Cisk Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Simonds Farsons Cisk Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Simonds Farsons Cisk'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.

Simonds Farsons Cisk Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Simonds Farsons Cisk Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Net-Net Working Capital
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Simonds Farsons Cisk Semi-Annual Data
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MAL:SFC vs STZ, TAP: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Simonds Farsons Cisk'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.


Simonds Farsons Cisk Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Simonds Farsons Cisk's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Simonds Farsons Cisk Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Simonds Farsons Cisk's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jan. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2.841+0.75 * 28.946+0.5 * 26.054-55.038
-0-0)/36.000
=-0.49

Simonds Farsons Cisk's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2.841+0.75 * 28.946+0.5 * 26.054-55.038
-0-0)/36.000
=-0.49

* 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 €-0.49 mean?
Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-0.49 as of Jan. 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk According to the industry distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #999999 out of 67 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Is Simonds Farsons Cisk's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.49. Based on the distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #999999 out of 67 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Simonds Farsons Cisk has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simonds Farsons Cisk's Net-Net Working Capital compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #999999 out of 67 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Simonds Farsons Cisk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.94. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.94, based on 67 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simonds Farsons Cisk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.27, compared to a current price of €5.60 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.49. Simonds Farsons Cisk's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.49 as of Jan. 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simonds Farsons Cisk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.60 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.27. GuruFocus considers Simonds Farsons Cisk to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:SFC:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-0.49
  • GF Value™: €6.27 vs. price of €5.60 (10.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Simonds Farsons Cisk Business Description

Address The Brewery, Mdina Road, Zone 2, Central Business District, Birkirkara, MLT, CBD 2010
Simonds Farsons Cisk PLC is actively engaged in the brewing, production and distribution of a diverse portfolio of branded beers and beverages. The Group also undertakes the importation, wholesale and retail distribution of beverage products, including an extensive range of wines and spirits. The company operates in sole segment. The company's brands are Cisk Lager, Cisk Excel, Cisk 0.0, Cisk Pilsner, Cisk Premium, Blue Label Amber Ale, Double Red Ale, Green Hop IPA Hoppy Ale, PALE ALE, Hopleaf Pale Ale, Lacto Milk Stout's , Red Mill Brewing Co,Kinnie, Kinnie Zero, Kinnie Zest, Kinnie Spritz, Kinnie Rumba, San Michel Table Water, San Michel Fruitwaves, Soltoro, Farsons Shandy, Elan Sparkling Water, and Aquadot lable Water.
96GF Score

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