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).
Evolutionary Genomics's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 was $-1.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Evolutionary Genomics's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
FNAM's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 4.9 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Evolutionary Genomics (OTCPK:FNAM) 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.
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Evolutionary Genomics Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Evolutionary Genomics'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.
Evolutionary Genomics Net Current Asset Value Chart
FNAM vs BXRX, GNCA, XSNX: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Evolutionary Genomics'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.
Evolutionary Genomics Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Evolutionary Genomics's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Evolutionary Genomics'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 $-1.36 mean?
Evolutionary Genomics (FNAM) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-1.36 as of Dec. 2022. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Evolutionary Genomics and its competitors.
Is Evolutionary Genomics' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Evolutionary Genomics' current Net Current Asset Value is $-1.36. Overall, Evolutionary Genomics has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Evolutionary Genomics' Net Current Asset Value compare to BXRX and GNCA?
Evolutionary Genomics' Net Current Asset Value of $-1.36 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.90. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Biotechnology companies is 4.90, based on 942 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 Evolutionary Genomics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Evolutionary Genomics's current Net Current Asset Value is $-1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Evolutionary Genomics stock overvalued right now?
Evolutionary Genomics (FNAM) has a current Net Current Asset Value of $-1.36. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-1.36. Evolutionary Genomics' overall GF Score™ is 31/100. 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 Evolutionary Genomics (FNAM), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-1.36 as of Dec. 2022. 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.
Evolutionary Genomics Inc is involved in the development of a technology platform, the Adapted Traits Platform (ATP), to identify commercially valuable genes that control important traits in animals and plants. It uses the ATP to identify genes to improve crop plant traits such as yield, sugar content, biomass, drought tolerance, and pest/disease resistance. The company's platform identifies key genes that have changed successfully to impart new or improved traits. Its primary source of revenue had been contract services revenue for research performed by it on behalf of other commercial entities and grant income received from governmental agencies, industry associations and grant-making foundations for research performed.
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