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).
China Auto Logistics's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 was $5.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Auto Logistics's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
CALIQ's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
China Auto Logistics (OTCPK:CALIQ) 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.
China Auto Logistics Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
China Auto Logistics Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Auto Logistics'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.
China Auto Logistics Net Current Asset Value Chart
China Auto Logistics Net Current Asset Value Competitor Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, China Auto Logistics'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.
China Auto Logistics Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Auto Logistics's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Auto Logistics'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 $5.11 mean?
China Auto Logistics (CALIQ) has a Net Current Asset Value of $5.11 as of Sep. 2017. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on China Auto Logistics and its competitors.
Is China Auto Logistics' Net Current Asset Value too high?
China Auto Logistics' current Net Current Asset Value is $5.11. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.00. China Auto Logistics' value of $5.11 is 2.2% above this industry median.
How does China Auto Logistics' Net Current Asset Value compare to competitors?
China Auto Logistics' Net Current Asset Value of $5.11 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.00. China Auto Logistics' value of $5.11 is 2.2% above this benchmark. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.00, based on 707 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. China Auto Logistics's current Net Current Asset Value of $5.11 is 2.2% 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 China Auto Logistics and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Auto Logistics's current Net Current Asset Value is $5.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Auto Logistics stock overvalued right now?
China Auto Logistics (CALIQ) has a current Net Current Asset Value of $5.11. The current Net Current Asset Value is $5.11 and 2.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.00. 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 China Auto Logistics (CALIQ), the current Net Current Asset Value is $5.11 as of Sep. 2017. 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.
China Auto Logistics Inc is the wholesaler of imported luxury automobiles. The company's operating segment includes Sales of Automobiles; Financing Services and Other Services. It generates maximum revenue from the Sales of Automobiles segment. Entire revenue from operations of the company is generated in China. The company also delivers logistics services related to the automobile importing process and other automobile value-added services, such as assistance with customs clearance, storage, and nationwide delivery services.
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