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Formation MetalsSTU:VF1 -1.46%17 Net-Net Working Capital is €0.04 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:VF1 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,149 Metals & Mining companies, Formation Metals ranks better than 62.92% 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.
Formation Metals's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.04.
The industry rank for Formation Metals's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
STU:VF1's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than 62.92% of 1149
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 7.75
vs STU:VF1: 5.05
Formation Metals (STU:VF1) 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.
Formation Metals Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Formation Metals Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Formation Metals'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.
Formation Metals Net-Net Working Capital Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Formation Metals'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.
Formation Metals Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Formation Metals's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formation Metals'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 €0.04 mean?
Formation Metals (STU:VF1) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €0.04 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 Formation Metals According to the industry distribution chart, Formation Metals ranks #426 out of 1149 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Formation Metals' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Formation Metals' current Net-Net Working Capital is €0.04. Based on the distribution chart, Formation Metals ranks #426 out of 1149 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Formation Metals has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formation Metals' Net-Net Working Capital compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Formation Metals ranks #426 out of 1149 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts Formation Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.75. 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 7.75, based on 1,149 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 Formation Metals For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formation Metals's current Net-Net Working Capital is €0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formation Metals stock overvalued right now?
Formation Metals (STU:VF1) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of €0.04. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €0.04. Formation Metals' overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Formation Metals (STU:VF1), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €0.04 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.
Formation Metals Inc is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral property assets. Its portfolio includes Nicobat, a Nickel-Copper-Cobalt property in Ontario, and the N2 Gold project in Quebec.
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