ACOPF (The a2 Milk Co) Graham Number: $1.95 (As of Dec. 2025) — 42% Below Median

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ACOPF The a2 Milk Co Ltd ACOPF
88 GF Score
Price $4.70
GF Value $4.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is The a2 Milk Co Graham Number?

The a2 Milk Co ACOPF 88 Graham Number is $1.95 as of Dec. 2025, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 3.35. GuruFocus rates ACOPF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,388 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The a2 Milk Co ranks worse than 82.93% on this metric.

Graham Number is a figure that measures a stock's fundamental value by taking into account the company's earnings per share and book value per share. The Graham number is the upper bound of the price range that a defensive investor should pay for the stock. According to the theory, any stock price below the Graham number is considered undervalued, and thus worth investing in.

As of today (2026-07-19), the stock price of The a2 Milk Co is $4.70. The a2 Milk Co's graham number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.95. Therefore, The a2 Milk Co's Price to Graham Number ratio for today is 2.41.

The historical rank and industry rank for The a2 Milk Co's Graham Number or its related term are showing as below:

ACOPF' s Price-to-Graham-Number Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65   Med: 3.35   Max: 6.13
Current: 2.36

During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Graham Number ratio of The a2 Milk Co was 6.13. The lowest was 1.65. And the median was 3.35.

ACOPF's Price-to-Graham-Number is ranked worse than
82.93% of 1388 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.095 vs ACOPF: 2.36

Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation. It is a very conservative way of valuing a stock.


The a2 Milk Co  (OTCPK:ACOPF) Graham Number Explanation

Ben Graham actually did not publish a formula like this. But he wrote in The Intelligent Investor (1948 version) regarding to the criteria for purchases:

Current price should not be more than 15 times average earnings of the past three years.

Current price should not be more than 1.5 times the book value last reported. However, a multiplier of earnings below 15 could justify a correspondingly higher multiplier of assets. As a rule of thumb we suggest that the product of the multiplier times the ratio of price to book value should not exceed 22.5. (This figure corresponds to 15 times earnings and 1.5 times book value. It would admit an issue selling at only 9 times earnings and 2.5 times asset value, etc.)

Unlike valuation methods such as DCF or Discounted Earnings, the Graham number does not take growth into the valuation. Unlike the valuation methods based on book value alone, it takes into account the earnings power. Therefore, the Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation.

In general, the Graham number is a very conservative way of valuing a stock. It cannot be applied to companies with negative book values.

The a2 Milk Co's Price to Graham number Ratio for today is calculated as

Price to Graham number=Share Price (Today)/Graham number (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=4.70/1.95
=2.41

* 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.


Be Aware

Please keep these in mind:

1. Graham Number does not take growth into account. Therefore it underestimates the values of the companies that have good earnings growth. We feel that if the earnings per share grows more than 10% a year, Graham Number underestimates the value.
2. Graham Number punishes the companies that have temporarily low earnings. Therefore, an average of earnings makes more sense in the calculation of Graham Number.
3. Graham Numbers underestimates companies that are light with book.


The a2 Milk Co Graham Number Related Terms


The a2 Milk Co Graham Number Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The a2 Milk Co's Graham Number 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.

The a2 Milk Co Graham Number Chart

The a2 Milk Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Graham Number
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.33 1.47 1.61 1.77 2.05

The a2 Milk Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Graham Number Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.73 1.77 1.78 2.03 1.95

ACOPF vs KHC, GIS: Graham Number Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The a2 Milk Co's Price-to-Graham-Number, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Graham-Number 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.


The a2 Milk Co Price-to-Graham-Number vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The a2 Milk Co's Price-to-Graham-Number distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The a2 Milk Co's Price-to-Graham-Number falls into.


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The a2 Milk Co Graham Number Calculation

Graham Number is a concept based on Ben Graham's conservative valuation of companies.

The a2 Milk Co's Graham Number for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5* Tangible Book per Share *EPS without NRI)
=sqrt of (22.5*1.117*0.168)
=2.05

The a2 Milk Co's Graham Number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5*Tangible Book per Share*EPS without NRI (TTM))
=sqrt of (22.5*0.933*0.181)
=1.95

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Graham Number →
What does a Graham Number of $1.95 mean?
The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) has a Graham Number of $1.95 as of Dec. 2025. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 3.35. Over the past decade, The a2 Milk Co's Graham Number has ranged from 1.65 to 6.13. According to the industry distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #1151 out of 1388 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is The a2 Milk Co's Graham Number too high?
The a2 Milk Co's current Graham Number of $1.95 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 3.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 6.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Graham Number is 1.10. The a2 Milk Co's value of $1.95 is 78.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #1151 out of 1388 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The a2 Milk Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The a2 Milk Co's Graham Number compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #1151 out of 1388 companies for Graham Number. This places The a2 Milk Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Graham Number is 1.10. The a2 Milk Co's value of $1.95 is 78.1% above this benchmark. Historically, The a2 Milk Co's own Graham Number has ranged from 1.65 to 6.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.35 vs. the industry median of 1.10, The a2 Milk Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Graham Number for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Graham Number among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.10, based on 1,388 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Graham Number significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Graham Number should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The a2 Milk Co's current Graham Number of $1.95 is 78.1% above 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 Graham Number mean?
A high Graham Number can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Graham Number is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The a2 Milk Co's current Graham Number is $1.95, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 3.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The a2 Milk Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.54, compared to a current price of $4.70 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Graham Number is $1.95, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 3.35 and 78.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.10. The a2 Milk Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Graham Number calculated?
Graham Number is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF), the current Graham Number is $1.95 as of Dec. 2025. 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 The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.70 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.54. GuruFocus considers The a2 Milk Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ACOPF:

  • Graham Number: $1.95 (42% below median its 10-year median of 3.35)
  • GF Value™: $4.54 vs. price of $4.70 (3.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1151 of 1388)

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


The a2 Milk Co Business Description

Address 51 Shortland Street, Level 10, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
A2 Milk is a New Zealand licensor and marketer of fresh milk, infant formula, and other dairy products that lack the A1 beta-casein protein. The firm was founded in 2000 by Corran McLachlan, who developed a genetic test to determine which proteins a cow produces in its milk, and business partner Howard Paterson. The company has been through a tumultuous history of receivership, legal battles, and strategic shifts, but emerged in its current structure in 2006 and listed publicly in March 2013.
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