Detection TechnologyFRA:6DT -2.23%71 Net Current Asset Value is €4.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 6.07. GuruFocus rates FRA:6DT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,844 Hardware companies, Detection Technology ranks better than 80.86% 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).
Detection Technology's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Detection Technology's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6DT'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.9 Med: 6.07 Max: 8.66
Current: 1.9
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Detection Technology was 8.66. The lowest was 1.90. And the median was 6.07.
FRA:6DT's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked better than 80.86% of 1844
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs FRA:6DT: 1.90
Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) 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.
Detection Technology Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Detection Technology Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Detection Technology'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.
Detection Technology Net Current Asset Value Chart
FRA:6DT vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Detection Technology'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.
Detection Technology Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Detection Technology's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Detection Technology'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 €4.20 mean?
Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) has a Net Current Asset Value of €4.20 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 Detection Technology and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 6.07. Over the past decade, Detection Technology's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.90 to 8.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #353 out of 1844 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Detection Technology's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Detection Technology's current Net Current Asset Value of €4.20 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 6.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 8.66. Based on the distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #353 out of 1844 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Detection Technology has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Detection Technology's Net Current Asset Value compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #353 out of 1844 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Detection Technology in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.30. Historically, Detection Technology's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.90 to 8.66 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Hardware companies is 5.30, based on 1,844 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 Detection Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Detection Technology's current Net Current Asset Value is €4.20, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 6.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Detection Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.21, compared to a current price of €7.88 — trading 44.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is €4.20, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 6.07. Detection Technology's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Detection Technology (FRA:6DT), the current Net Current Asset Value is €4.20 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 Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Detection Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.88 is trading 44.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.21.
GuruFocus considers Detection Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6DT:
Net Current Asset Value: €4.20 (31% below median its 10-year median of 6.07)
GF Value™: €14.21 vs. price of €7.88 (44.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6DT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Detection Technology PLC is a company engaged in providing X-ray imaging subsystems, components and services for medical, security and industrial applications. The business units of the company are the Medical business unit and Security and Industrial business unit, of which prime revenue is derived from the Security Business Unit. Its security imaging offering includes X-ray imaging subsystems for security applications from baggage, parcel and cargo scanning to personnel screening and computed tomography. The company operates in Finland, APAC, EMEA and Americas.
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