Visible Gold Mines (TSXV:VGD) Net-Net Working Capital: C$0.02 (As of Jan. 2026)

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TSXV:VGD Visible Gold Mines Inc TSXV:VGD
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What is Visible Gold Mines Net-Net Working Capital?

Visible Gold Mines TSXV:VGD 38 Net-Net Working Capital is C$0.02 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:VGD with a GF Score™ of 38/100. Among 1,135 Metals & Mining companies, Visible Gold Mines ranks worse than 52.6% 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.

Visible Gold Mines's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was C$0.02.

The industry rank for Visible Gold Mines's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

TSXV:VGD's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked worse than
52.6% of 1135 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 7 vs TSXV:VGD: 7.50

Visible Gold Mines  (TSXV:VGD) 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.


Visible Gold Mines Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Visible Gold Mines Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Visible Gold Mines'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.

Visible Gold Mines Net-Net Working Capital Chart

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Visible Gold Mines Quarterly Data
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TSXV:VGD vs NEM, AU: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Visible Gold Mines'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.


Visible Gold Mines Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Visible Gold Mines's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Visible Gold Mines Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Visible Gold Mines's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jul. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.016+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-0.678
-0-0)/37.155
=-0.02

Visible Gold Mines's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.65+0.75 * 0.064+0.5 * 0-0.102
-0-0)/37.155
=0.02

* 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$0.02 mean?
Visible Gold Mines (TSXV:VGD) has a Net-Net Working Capital of C$0.02 as of Jan. 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 Visible Gold Mines According to the industry distribution chart, Visible Gold Mines ranks #597 out of 1135 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Visible Gold Mines' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Visible Gold Mines' current Net-Net Working Capital is C$0.02. Based on the distribution chart, Visible Gold Mines ranks #597 out of 1135 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Visible Gold Mines has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Visible Gold Mines' Net-Net Working Capital compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Visible Gold Mines ranks #597 out of 1135 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Visible Gold Mines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.00. 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 7.00, based on 1,135 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 Visible Gold Mines For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Visible Gold Mines's current Net-Net Working Capital is C$0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Visible Gold Mines stock overvalued right now?
Visible Gold Mines (TSXV:VGD) has a current Net-Net Working Capital of C$0.02. The current Net-Net Working Capital is C$0.02. Visible Gold Mines' overall GF Score™ is 38/100. 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 Visible Gold Mines (TSXV:VGD), the current Net-Net Working Capital is C$0.02 as of Jan. 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.

Visible Gold Mines Business Description

Other Exchanges VGMIF:USA3V41:Germany
Address 147 Avenue Quebec (porte arriere), Rouyn-Noranda, QC, CAN, J9X 6M8
Visible Gold Mines Inc is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties with prospects for hosting gold mineral deposits in Canada. The company has a single reporting segment, being the exploration and evaluation of mineral resources. Its projects include the Cadillac Break, Lucky Break, Silidor, Stadacona, Wasa Creek, and Wasa East projects, and a minority interest in the Capricorn project, all located along the Cadillac-Larder Lake near the town of Rouyn-Noranda in the province of Quebec, Canada. Its Lithium James Bay projects include Megali, Carli, and Natali.
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