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).
During the past 6 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals was 17.00. The lowest was 5.25. And the median was 8.50.
EHCMF's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 6.81 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals (OTCPK:EHCMF) 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.
Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
* 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.
Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals Net Current Asset Value Chart
Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals Annual Data
Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals Net Current Asset Value Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals'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.
Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals'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 $-0.02 mean?
Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals (EHCMF) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-0.02 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 Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals and its competitors. Over the past decade, Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 5.25 to 17.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals ranks #999999 out of 1331 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals' current Net Current Asset Value is $-0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.25 to a high of 17.00. Based on the distribution chart, Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals ranks #999999 out of 1331 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals' Net Current Asset Value compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals ranks #999999 out of 1331 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 6.81. Historically, Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 5.25 to 17.00 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Metals & Mining companies is 6.81, based on 1,331 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 Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 6.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals's current Net Current Asset Value is $-0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals (EHCMF) has a current Net Current Asset Value of $-0.02. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-0.02. Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 11/100 with 3 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 Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals (EHCMF), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-0.02 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.
Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals Business Description
Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals Corp is an exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of natural hydrogen and critical mineral resource properties and related extraction technologies located in North America. Its projects include: Union Bay Project; Star Project; Hy and Shulaps Projects and Foggy Property.
11GF Score
Get the complete analysis for EHCMF
Net Current Asset Value is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
EHCMF has been successfully added to your 
