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Standard LithiumSLI +5.58%34 Net-Net Working Capital is $0.46 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SLI with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,134 Metals & Mining companies, Standard Lithium ranks better than 64.2% 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.
Standard Lithium's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.46.
The industry rank for Standard Lithium's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
SLI's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than 64.2% of 1134
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 6.97
vs SLI: 4.93
Standard Lithium (AMEX:SLI) 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.
Standard Lithium Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Standard Lithium Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standard Lithium'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.
Standard Lithium Net-Net Working Capital Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Standard Lithium'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.
Standard Lithium Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Standard Lithium's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Lithium'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 $0.46 mean?
Standard Lithium (SLI) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $0.46 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 Standard Lithium According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Lithium ranks #406 out of 1134 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Standard Lithium's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Standard Lithium's current Net-Net Working Capital is $0.46. The Metals & Mining industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.97. Standard Lithium's value of $0.46 is 93.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Lithium ranks #406 out of 1134 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Lithium has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Lithium's Net-Net Working Capital compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Standard Lithium ranks #406 out of 1134 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts Standard Lithium in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.97. Standard Lithium's value of $0.46 is 93.4% 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Metals & Mining companies is 6.97, based on 1,134 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. Standard Lithium's current Net-Net Working Capital of $0.46 is 93.4% 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 Standard Lithium For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Lithium's current Net-Net Working Capital is $0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Standard Lithium (SLI) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of $0.46. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $0.46 and 93.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 6.97. Standard Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Standard Lithium (SLI), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $0.46 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.
Standard Lithium Corp is engaged in the exploration and development of lithium brine properties in the United States. The company the company's flagship projects are located in the Smackover Formation, a world-class lithium brine asset, focused in Arkansas and Texas. It is also Standard Lithium is advancing the South West Arkansas project, a greenfield project located in southern Arkansas, and strengthening lithium brine prospects in East Texas. Its other project comprises the Lanxess Property Project; and California Properties. The technologies used for the projects are : Direct Lithium Extraction; Demonstration Plant; SiFT; Lithium Sulfide; and Aqualung.
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