Ascent Industries CoACNT -0.33%44 Net Current Asset Value is $5.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 3.54. GuruFocus rates ACNT with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 947 Chemicals companies, Ascent Industries Co ranks better than 74.34% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Ascent Industries Co's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Industries Co's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
ACNT'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.71 Med: 3.54 Max: 390
Current: 2.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Ascent Industries Co was 390.00. The lowest was 1.71. And the median was 3.54.
ACNT's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked better than 74.34% of 947
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.29
vs ACNT: 2.60
Ascent Industries Co (NAS:ACNT) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. 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.
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 Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Ascent Industries Co Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Ascent Industries Co Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries Co's Net Current Asset Value 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.
Ascent Industries Co Net Current Asset Value Chart
ACNT vs BLGO, GURE, ORGN: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
Ascent Industries Co Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Industries Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $5.79 mean?
Ascent Industries Co (ACNT) has a Net Current Asset Value of $5.79 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 3.54. Over the past decade, Ascent Industries Co's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.71 to 390.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #243 out of 947 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Ascent Industries Co's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current Net Current Asset Value of $5.79 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 3.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.71 to a high of 390.00. The Chemicals industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.29. Ascent Industries Co's value of $5.79 is 9.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #243 out of 947 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's Net Current Asset Value compare to BLGO and GURE?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #243 out of 947 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This puts Ascent Industries Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.29. Ascent Industries Co's value of $5.79 is 9.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ascent Industries Co's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.71 to 390.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.54 vs. the industry median of 5.29, Ascent Industries 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 Net Current Asset Value for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Chemicals companies is 5.29, based on 947 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ascent Industries Co's current Net Current Asset Value of $5.79 is 9.5% 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascent Industries Co's current Net Current Asset Value is $5.79, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 3.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (ACNT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.94, compared to a current price of $15.06 — trading 117% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $5.79, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 3.54 and 9.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.29. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ascent Industries Co (ACNT), the current Net Current Asset Value is $5.79 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.
Is Ascent Industries Co (ACNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.06 is trading 117% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.94.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACNT:
Net Current Asset Value: $5.79 (64% above median its 10-year median of 3.54)
GF Value™: $6.94 vs. price of $15.06 (117% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.5% above the Chemicals median (#243 of 947)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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