Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX:AVL) Net-Net Working Capital: C$0.96 (As of May. 2026)

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TSX:AVL Avalon Advanced Materials Inc TSX:AVL
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Price C$5.10
GF Value C$19.53
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What is Avalon Advanced Materials Net-Net Working Capital?

Avalon Advanced Materials TSX:AVL -11.76% 68 Net-Net Working Capital is C$0.96 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:AVL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of C$19.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,134 Metals & Mining companies, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks better than 60.41% 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.

Avalon Advanced Materials's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was C$0.96.

The industry rank for Avalon Advanced Materials's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:AVL's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
60.41% of 1134 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 6.88 vs TSX:AVL: 5.31

Avalon Advanced Materials  (TSX:AVL) 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.


Avalon Advanced Materials Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Avalon Advanced Materials Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avalon Advanced Materials'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.

Avalon Advanced Materials Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Avalon Advanced Materials Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Net-Net Working Capital
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Avalon Advanced Materials Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Avalon Advanced Materials Net-Net Working Capital Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Avalon Advanced Materials'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.


Avalon Advanced Materials Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Avalon Advanced Materials's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Avalon Advanced Materials's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Avalon Advanced Materials Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Avalon Advanced Materials's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Aug. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1.454+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-12.178
-0-0)/3.580
=-3.00

Avalon Advanced Materials's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: May. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(9.804+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-5.352
-0-0)/4.642
=0.96

* 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 C$0.96 mean?
Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX:AVL) has a Net-Net Working Capital of C$0.96 as of May. 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 Avalon Advanced Materials According to the industry distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #449 out of 1134 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Avalon Advanced Materials' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Avalon Advanced Materials' current Net-Net Working Capital is C$0.96. Based on the distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #449 out of 1134 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avalon Advanced Materials has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avalon Advanced Materials' Net-Net Working Capital compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #449 out of 1134 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts Avalon Advanced Materials in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.88. 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 6.88, 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. 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 Avalon Advanced Materials For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avalon Advanced Materials's current Net-Net Working Capital is C$0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avalon Advanced Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX:AVL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$19.53, compared to a current price of C$5.10 — trading 73.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is C$0.96. Avalon Advanced Materials' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX:AVL), the current Net-Net Working Capital is C$0.96 as of May. 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 Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX:AVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Advanced Materials stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$5.10 is trading 73.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$19.53. GuruFocus considers Avalon Advanced Materials to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSX:AVL:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: C$0.96
  • GF Value™: C$19.53 vs. price of C$5.10 (73.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Avalon Advanced Materials Business Description

Address 130 Adelaide Street West, Suite 2060, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5H 3P5
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc is a mineral exploration and development company. It is principally engaged in the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of specialty and critical minerals properties, located principally in Canada. It holds an exploration license within four claims in the East Kemptville area of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The company also holds an interest in a mining lease in the Warren Township Anorthosite Project, Nechalacho REE Project, and Net Smelter Returns (NSR) rights in the East Cedartree Gold Property, and the Wolf Mountain Platinum-Palladium Project located near Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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