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Nippon Active Value Fund has the GF Score of 73, which implies that the company
is
Likely to have average performance.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Nippon Active Value Fund
is
Likely to have average performance.
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Nippon Active Value Fund (LSE:NAVF) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Nippon Active Value Fund GF Score Related Terms
LSE:NAVF vs BLK, BX, KKR: GF Score Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Nippon Active Value Fund's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.
Nippon Active Value Fund GF Score vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Nippon Active Value Fund's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Active Value Fund's GF Score falls into.
Nippon Active Value Fund (LSE:NAVF) has a GF Score of 73 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Nippon Active Value Fund and its competitors. This is 265% above median its historical median of 20.00. Over the past decade, Nippon Active Value Fund's GF Score has ranged from 3.00 to 73.00.
Is Nippon Active Value Fund's GF Score too high?
Nippon Active Value Fund's current GF Score of 73 is 265% above median its 10-year median of 20.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 73.00. Overall, Nippon Active Value Fund has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Active Value Fund's GF Score compare to BLK and BX?
Nippon Active Value Fund's GF Score of 73 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Nippon Active Value Fund's own GF Score has ranged from 3.00 to 73.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Asset Management company?
A good GF Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Nippon Active Value Fund and its competitors. Nippon Active Value Fund's current GF Score is 73, which is 265% above median its own 10-year median of 20.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Active Value Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Active Value Fund (LSE:NAVF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.50, compared to a current price of £2.36 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 73, which is 265% above median its 10-year median of 20.00. Nippon Active Value Fund's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Active Value Fund (LSE:NAVF), the current GF Score is 73 as of Aug. 08, 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 Nippon Active Value Fund (LSE:NAVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Active Value Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.36 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.50.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Active Value Fund to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NAVF:
GF Score: 73 (265% above median its 10-year median of 20.00)
GF Value™: £2.50 vs. price of £2.36 (5.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NAVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Active Value Fund PLC is a closed-ended investment company. The investment objective of the company is to provide shareholders with attractive capital growth through the active management of a focused portfolio of quoted companies which have the majority of their operations in, or revenue derived from, Japan.
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