Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) Net-Net Working Capital: €-0.95 (As of Jan. 2026)

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MAL:TRI Trident Estates PLC MAL:TRI
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Price €1.00
GF Value €1.65
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What is Trident Estates Net-Net Working Capital?

Trident Estates MAL:TRI 96 Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.95 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates MAL:TRI with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 328 Real Estate companies, Trident Estates ranks worse than 304877.74% 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.

Trident Estates's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was €-0.95.

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

MAL:TRI's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Real Estate industry.
Industry Median: 4.725
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Trident Estates  (MAL:TRI) 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.


Trident Estates Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Trident Estates Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trident Estates'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.

Trident Estates Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Trident Estates Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Net-Net Working Capital
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Trident Estates Semi-Annual Data
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MAL:TRI vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Trident Estates'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.


Trident Estates Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Trident Estates's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Trident Estates Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Trident Estates'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)
=(5.715+0.75 * 0.394+0.5 * 0-45.867
-0-0)/42.000
=-0.95

Trident Estates'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)
=(5.715+0.75 * 0.394+0.5 * 0-45.867
-0-0)/42.000
=-0.95

* 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 €-0.95 mean?
Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-0.95 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 Trident Estates According to the industry distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #999999 out of 328 companies in the Real Estate industry.
Is Trident Estates' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Trident Estates' current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.95. Based on the distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #999999 out of 328 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Trident Estates has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trident Estates' Net-Net Working Capital compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #999999 out of 328 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Trident Estates in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.73. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Real Estate companies is 4.73, based on 328 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 Trident Estates For the Real Estate industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trident Estates's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trident Estates stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.65, compared to a current price of €1.00 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.95. Trident Estates' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Trident Estates (MAL:TRI), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-0.95 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 Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trident Estates stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.00 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.65. GuruFocus considers Trident Estates to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MAL:TRI:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-0.95
  • GF Value™: €1.65 vs. price of €1.00 (39.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Trident Estates Business Description

Address Mdina Road, Zone 2, No.4 - Level 0, Trident Park, Central Business District, Notabile Gardens, Birkirkara, MLT, CBD 2010
Trident Estates PLC is a property investment company that owns and manages properties for rental and investment purposes. Its property portfolio includes Trident House, Paceville Premises (Burger King), South Street, Valletta (Pizza Hut), and other properties. All of the Group's and Company's revenue is generated in Malta and is derived solely from rental income from leased properties.
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