Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN) Net-Net Working Capital: MXN-2,650.52 (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:CSIQN Canadian Solar Inc MEX:CSIQN
65 GF Score
Price MXN272.63
GF Value MXN255.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Canadian Solar Net-Net Working Capital?

Canadian Solar MEX:CSIQN 65 Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-2,650.52 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CSIQN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN255.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 533 Semiconductors companies, Canadian Solar ranks worse than 187617.07% 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.

Canadian Solar's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-2,650.52.

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

MEX:CSIQN's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 11.84
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Canadian Solar  (MEX:CSIQN) 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.


Canadian Solar Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Canadian Solar Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian Solar'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.

Canadian Solar Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Canadian Solar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1,163.98 -1,397.47 -1,572.58 -2,352.42 -2,603.30

Canadian Solar Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -2,477.32 -2,471.50 -2,513.77 -2,603.30 -2,650.52

MEX:CSIQN vs ARRY, JKS, SHLS: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Canadian Solar'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.


Canadian Solar Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Canadian Solar Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Canadian Solar'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)
=(24675.335+0.75 * 14943.957+0.5 * 20410.163-196299.96
-0-26318.157)/67.810
=-2,603.30

Canadian Solar'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 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(25987.104+0.75 * 12604.461+0.5 * 27395.476-202648.832
-0-26451.717)/67.897
=-2,650.52

* 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 MXN-2,650.52 mean?
Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN) has a Net-Net Working Capital of MXN-2,650.52 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 Canadian Solar According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Solar ranks #999999 out of 533 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is Canadian Solar's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Canadian Solar's current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-2,650.52. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Solar ranks #999999 out of 533 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canadian Solar has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Solar's Net-Net Working Capital compare to ARRY and JKS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Canadian Solar ranks #999999 out of 533 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Canadian Solar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 11.84. 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 11.84, based on 533 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 Canadian Solar For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 11.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Solar's current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-2,650.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Solar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN255.81, compared to a current price of MXN272.63 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-2,650.52. Canadian Solar's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN), the current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-2,650.52 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 Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Solar stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN272.63 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN255.81. GuruFocus considers Canadian Solar to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CSIQN:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: MXN-2,650.52
  • GF Value™: MXN255.81 vs. price of MXN272.63 (6.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Canadian Solar Business Description

Other Exchanges CSIQ:USAL5A:Germany
Address 4273 King Street East, Suite 102, Kitchener, ON, CAN, N2P 2E9
Canadian Solar Inc is a Canadian solar technology and renewable energy company. It is a manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, a provider of battery energy storage solutions, and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. The company is organized in two segments: Manufacturing segment, comprising CS PowerTech, which focuses on manufacturing and sales of solar products, battery energy storage products, and other power technology products for the U.S. market and CSI Solar, which serves all other world-wide markets; and Recurrent Energy segment, which focuses on solar power and battery storage project development, asset sales, power services, and electricity revenue from its operating portfolio. It derives maximum revenue from Manufacturing segment.
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