AppenAPPEF 56 Net Current Asset Value is $0.24 as of Dec. 2025, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 13.95. GuruFocus rates APPEF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,754 Software companies, Appen ranks better than 74.29% 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).
Appen's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Appen's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
APPEF'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.03 Med: 13.95 Max: 94.52
Current: 2.5
During the past 11 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Appen was 94.52. The lowest was 2.03. And the median was 13.95.
APPEF's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked better than 74.29% of 1754
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 4.81
vs APPEF: 2.50
Appen (OTCPK:APPEF) 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.
Appen Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Appen Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Appen'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.
APPEF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Appen'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.
Appen Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Appen's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Appen'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 $0.24 mean?
Appen (APPEF) has a Net Current Asset Value of $0.24 as of Dec. 2025. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Appen and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 13.95. Over the past decade, Appen's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 2.03 to 94.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Appen ranks #451 out of 1754 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Appen's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Appen's current Net Current Asset Value of $0.24 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 13.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 94.52. The Software industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.81. Appen's value of $0.24 is 95% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Appen ranks #451 out of 1754 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Appen has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Appen's Net Current Asset Value compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Appen ranks #451 out of 1754 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This puts Appen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.81. Appen's value of $0.24 is 95% below this benchmark. Historically, Appen's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 2.03 to 94.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.95 vs. the industry median of 4.81, Appen has consistently been below 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 Software company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Software companies is 4.81, based on 1,754 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. Appen's current Net Current Asset Value of $0.24 is 95% below 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 Appen and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Appen's current Net Current Asset Value is $0.24, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 13.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Appen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appen (APPEF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.55, compared to a current price of $0.70 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $0.24, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 13.95 and 95% below the Software industry median of 4.81. Appen's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 2 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 Appen (APPEF), the current Net Current Asset Value is $0.24 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 Appen (APPEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appen stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.70 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.55.
GuruFocus considers Appen to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APPEF:
Net Current Asset Value: $0.24 (98% below median its 10-year median of 13.95)
GF Value™: $0.55 vs. price of $0.70 (27.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95% below the Software median (#451 of 1754)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APPEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Appen Ltd is engaged in the provision of quality data solutions and services for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications for technology companies, auto manufacturers, government agencies among others. The company's business segments are Appen Global and Appen China. It generates maximum revenue from the Appen Global segment which represents all operations outside of the China Group. The Appen China segment represents the China Group operations and includes Japan and Korea. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States of America, and has its presence in China, Australia and Others.
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