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MAX CoMXCLF 72 Net-Net Working Capital is $1.39 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MXCLF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.67. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,361 Industrial Products companies, MAX Co ranks worse than 50.4% 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.
MAX Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.39.
The industry rank for MAX Co's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
MXCLF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked worse than 50.4% of 1361
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 7.77
vs MXCLF: 7.86
MAX Co (OTCPK:MXCLF) 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.
MAX Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
MAX Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MAX Co'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.
MXCLF vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, MAX Co'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.
MAX Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, MAX Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MAX Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.
* 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 $1.39 mean?
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $1.39 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 MAX Co According to the industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #686 out of 1361 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is MAX Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
MAX Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is $1.39. The Industrial Products industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.77. MAX Co's value of $1.39 is 82.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #686 out of 1361 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MAX Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #686 out of 1361 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places MAX Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.77. MAX Co's value of $1.39 is 82.1% below this benchmark. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Industrial Products companies is 7.77, based on 1,361 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. MAX Co's current Net-Net Working Capital of $1.39 is 82.1% below the industry median. 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 MAX Co For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAX Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is $1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Co stock overvalued right now?
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $1.39. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.67, compared to a current price of $2.59 — trading 55.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $1.39 and 82.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 7.77. MAX Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 MAX Co (MXCLF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $1.39 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 MAX Co (MXCLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.59 is trading 55.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67.
Key valuation signals for MXCLF:
Net-Net Working Capital: $1.39
GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $2.59 (55.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.1% below the Industrial Products median (#686 of 1361)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MXCLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MAX Co Ltd manufactures and distributes office supplies and industrial equipment. The company operates through office equipment, industrial equipment, and home care and rehabilitation (HCR) equipment divisions. It mainly offers products such as hand-held staplers and automatic staplers, numbering tools, check writers, and other office supplies. It also markets fastening devices for various purposes such as concrete reinforcing bar tying machines, air compressors, and rechargeable tools.
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