Daido Steel CoDAIDF +26.83%51 Net Current Asset Value is $2.17 as of Dec. 2025, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 8.56. GuruFocus rates DAIDF with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Steel companies, Daido Steel Co ranks worse than 80.71% 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).
Daido Steel Co's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daido Steel Co's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
DAIDF'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.87 Med: 8.56 Max: 84.76
Current: 9.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Daido Steel Co was 84.76. The lowest was 3.87. And the median was 8.56.
DAIDF's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 80.71% of 368
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.94
vs DAIDF: 9.14
Daido Steel Co (OTCPK:DAIDF) 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.
Daido Steel Co Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Daido Steel Co Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daido Steel 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.
DAIDF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Daido Steel 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.
Daido Steel Co Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Daido Steel Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daido Steel 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 $2.17 mean?
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a Net Current Asset Value of $2.17 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 Daido Steel Co and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 8.56. Over the past decade, Daido Steel Co's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.87 to 84.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #297 out of 368 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is Daido Steel Co's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Daido Steel Co's current Net Current Asset Value of $2.17 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 8.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.87 to a high of 84.76. The Steel industry median Net Current Asset Value is 2.94. Daido Steel Co's value of $2.17 is 26.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #297 out of 368 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's Net Current Asset Value compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #297 out of 368 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Daido Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 2.94. Daido Steel Co's value of $2.17 is 26.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Daido Steel Co's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.87 to 84.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.56 vs. the industry median of 2.94, Daido Steel Co has consistently been below the industry average. 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 Steel company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Steel companies is 2.94, based on 368 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. Daido Steel Co's current Net Current Asset Value of $2.17 is 26.2% below 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 Daido Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 2.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daido Steel Co's current Net Current Asset Value is $2.17, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 8.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.19, compared to a current price of $11.70 — trading 62.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $2.17, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 8.56 and 26.2% below the Steel industry median of 2.94. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current Net Current Asset Value is $2.17 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.70 is trading 62.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.19.
GuruFocus considers Daido Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAIDF:
Net Current Asset Value: $2.17 (75% below median its 10-year median of 8.56)
GF Value™: $7.19 vs. price of $11.70 (62.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.2% below the Steel median (#297 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daido Steel Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through three segments. The special steel segment produces and distributes specialty steel for automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, construction, and tool steel. The high-performance materials and magnetic materials segment produces and sells stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, electrical and electronic parts, magnetic material products, alloy powder, titanium products, and welding wire. The parts for automobile and industrial equipment segment is engaged in forging and casting for parts for automobiles, industrial machines, chemical equipment, and oil drilling rigs. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
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