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Eastern CoECAI:EAST -0.36%92 Net Current Asset Value is E£4.30 as of Sep. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 12.65. GuruFocus rates CAI:EAST with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of E£48.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 29 Tobacco Products companies, Eastern CoE ranks worse than 58.62% 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).
Eastern CoE's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was E£4.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eastern CoE's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:EAST'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.49 Med: 12.65 Max: 149.1
Current: 8.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Eastern CoE was 149.10. The lowest was 4.49. And the median was 12.65.
CAI:EAST's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 58.62% of 29
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 6.8
vs CAI:EAST: 8.45
Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) 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.
Eastern CoE Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Eastern CoE Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eastern CoE'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.
CAI:EAST vs PM, MO, TPB: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Eastern CoE'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.
Eastern CoE Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Eastern CoE's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastern CoE'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 E£4.30 mean?
Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) has a Net Current Asset Value of E£4.30 as of Sep. 2025. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Eastern CoE and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 12.65. Over the past decade, Eastern CoE's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 4.49 to 149.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern CoE ranks #17 out of 29 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is Eastern CoE's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Eastern CoE's current Net Current Asset Value of E£4.30 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 12.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.49 to a high of 149.10. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern CoE ranks #17 out of 29 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Eastern CoE has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern CoE's Net Current Asset Value compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Eastern CoE ranks #17 out of 29 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Eastern CoE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 6.80. Historically, Eastern CoE's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 4.49 to 149.10 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 Net Current Asset Value for a Tobacco Products company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Tobacco Products companies is 6.80, based on 29 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 Eastern CoE and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 6.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastern CoE's current Net Current Asset Value is E£4.30, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 12.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern CoE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£48.09, compared to a current price of E£36.34 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is E£4.30, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 12.65. Eastern CoE's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 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 Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST), the current Net Current Asset Value is E£4.30 as of Sep. 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 Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern CoE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of E£36.34 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of E£48.09.
GuruFocus considers Eastern CoE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:EAST:
Net Current Asset Value: E£4.30 (66% below median its 10-year median of 12.65)
GF Value™: E£48.09 vs. price of E£36.34 (24.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:EAST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastern Co SAE is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of Tobacco leaf, its products and modern smoking alternatives and accessories/ practicing any investment, financial, commercial, industrial, agricultural or service activities. The company's business activities also include real estate Ownership and Construction, purchasing and dividing lands for the purposes of utilization, rental or sale, import, export, and commercial agencies. Its local cigarette brands include Cleopatra, Mondial, and Lite. Its export cigarette brands include Belmont, Delta, President, and Golden West. Its key products include Cigars & Pipe tobacco, Cigarettes and Moassel.
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