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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 Boton Group Co's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Boton Group Co's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
CHBGF's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 4.92 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
China Boton Group Co (OTCPK:CHBGF) 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 Boton Group Co Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
China Boton Group Co Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Boton Group 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.
China Boton Group Co Net Current Asset Value Chart
CHBGF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Boton Group 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.
China Boton Group Co Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Boton Group Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Boton Group 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 $-0.22 mean?
China Boton Group Co (CHBGF) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-0.22 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 China Boton Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #999999 out of 944 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is China Boton Group Co's Net Current Asset Value too high?
China Boton Group Co's current Net Current Asset Value is $-0.22. Based on the distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #999999 out of 944 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Boton Group Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Boton Group Co's Net Current Asset Value compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #999999 out of 944 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places China Boton Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.92. 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 4.92, based on 944 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 China Boton Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Boton Group Co's current Net Current Asset Value is $-0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Boton Group Co stock overvalued right now?
China Boton Group Co (CHBGF) has a current Net Current Asset Value of $-0.22. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.15, compared to a current price of $0.30 — trading 100% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-0.22. China Boton Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 10 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 China Boton Group Co (CHBGF), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-0.22 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 China Boton Group Co (CHBGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.30 is trading 100% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.15.
Key valuation signals for CHBGF:
Net Current Asset Value: $-0.22
GF Value™: $0.15 vs. price of $0.30 (100% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHBGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Boton Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacture and sale of flavors, fragrances, and healthcare products. The company operates its business through five business segments. The Flavor Enhancers segment is engaged in the development and sale of fragrance enhancer products. The Food Flavors segment is engaged in the production and sale of food flavors. The Fine Fragrances segment is engaged in the production and sale of fine fragrances. The e-Cigarette products segment comprises disposable e-Cigarettes and rechargeable e-Cigarettes and their accessories. The Investment Properties segment is engaged in real estate leasing. Its geographical segments are the PRC, Europe, the United States, Asia, and Others, of which prime revenue is derived from the PRC.
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