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).
Instalco AB's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-13.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Instalco AB's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:INSTAs's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 3.26 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Instalco AB (CHIX:INSTAs) 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.
Instalco AB Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Instalco AB Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Instalco AB'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.
CHIX:INSTAS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Instalco AB'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.
Instalco AB Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Instalco AB's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Instalco AB'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 kr-13.79 mean?
Instalco AB (CHIX:INSTAS) has a Net Current Asset Value of kr-13.79 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 Instalco AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #999999 out of 1057 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Instalco AB's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Instalco AB's current Net Current Asset Value is kr-13.79. Based on the distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #999999 out of 1057 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Instalco AB has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Instalco AB's Net Current Asset Value compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #999999 out of 1057 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Instalco AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.26. 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 Construction company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Construction companies is 3.26, based on 1,057 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 Instalco AB and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Instalco AB's current Net Current Asset Value is kr-13.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Instalco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instalco AB (CHIX:INSTAS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr35.82, compared to a current price of kr37.36 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is kr-13.79. Instalco AB's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 9 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 Instalco AB (CHIX:INSTAS), the current Net Current Asset Value is kr-13.79 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 Instalco AB (CHIX:INSTAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instalco AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr37.36 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr35.82.
GuruFocus considers Instalco AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:INSTAS:
Net Current Asset Value: kr-13.79
GF Value™: kr35.82 vs. price of kr37.36 (4.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:INSTAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Instalco AB is engaged in installation, service and maintenance of real estate and facilities in Sweden, Norway and Finland. The company performs technical installation and service within the areas of electrical, heating and plumbing systems, as well as ventilation and cooling systems. The Group has two operating segments: Sweden and Rest of Nordics. Its revenue stems from sales of the execution of installations, construction contracts and service contracts.
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