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).
Thermo Fisher Scientific's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-11.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Thermo Fisher Scientific's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:TMOS34's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry.
Industry Median: 3.91 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Thermo Fisher Scientific (BSP:TMOS34) 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.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Thermo Fisher Scientific Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Thermo Fisher Scientific'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.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Net Current Asset Value Chart
BSP:TMOS34 vs DHR, IDXX, A: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Thermo Fisher Scientific'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.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Thermo Fisher Scientific's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Thermo Fisher Scientific'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 R$-11.44 mean?
Thermo Fisher Scientific (BSP:TMOS34) has a Net Current Asset Value of R$-11.44 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Thermo Fisher Scientific and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Thermo Fisher Scientific ranks #999999 out of 99 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry.
Is Thermo Fisher Scientific's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Thermo Fisher Scientific's current Net Current Asset Value is R$-11.44. Based on the distribution chart, Thermo Fisher Scientific ranks #999999 out of 99 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Thermo Fisher Scientific has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thermo Fisher Scientific's Net Current Asset Value compare to DHR and IDXX?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Thermo Fisher Scientific ranks #999999 out of 99 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Thermo Fisher Scientific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.91. 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 3.91, based on 99 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. 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thermo Fisher Scientific's current Net Current Asset Value is R$-11.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thermo Fisher Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific (BSP:TMOS34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$63.13, compared to a current price of R$54.21 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is R$-11.44. Thermo Fisher Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific (BSP:TMOS34), the current Net Current Asset Value is R$-11.44 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific (BSP:TMOS34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$54.21 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$63.13.
GuruFocus considers Thermo Fisher Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:TMOS34:
Net Current Asset Value: R$-11.44
GF Value™: R$63.13 vs. price of R$54.21 (14.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:TMOS34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Thermo Fisher Scientific sells scientific instruments and laboratory equipment, diagnostics consumables, and life science reagents. The firm operates through four segments as of year-end 2025 (revenue figures include some cross-segment revenue): analytical technologies (17% of sales); specialty diagnostic products (11%); life science solutions (23%); and lab products and services, which includes CRO services (the remainder).
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