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).
The historical rank and industry rank for China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of China Maple Leaf Educational Systems was 97.17. The lowest was 9.60. And the median was 15.74.
FRA:CML1's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 4.93 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) 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.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems 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.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Net Current Asset Value Chart
FRA:CML1 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems'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.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Maple Leaf Educational Systems'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 €-0.14 mean?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) has a Net Current Asset Value of €-0.14 as of Feb. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. Over the past decade, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 9.60 to 97.17. According to the industry distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #999999 out of 119 companies in the Education industry.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' Net Current Asset Value too high?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' current Net Current Asset Value is €-0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.60 to a high of 97.17. Based on the distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #999999 out of 119 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' Net Current Asset Value compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #999999 out of 119 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places China Maple Leaf Educational Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.93. Historically, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 9.60 to 97.17 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 an Education company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Education companies is 4.93, based on 119 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 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current Net Current Asset Value is €-0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems stock overvalued right now?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) has a current Net Current Asset Value of €-0.14. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is €-0.14. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1), the current Net Current Asset Value is €-0.14 as of Feb. 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 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CML1:
Net Current Asset Value: €-0.14
GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.01 (42.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CML1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Business Description
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Ltd is mainly engaged in international school education in the PRC and other Asia Pacific countries. It operates international K-12 schools under three principal brands: "Maple Leaf" in China, delivering the World School Program; CIS in Singapore, offering the IB program; and KIS in Malaysia, providing the A-Level program. The company's reportable segments are as follows: (i) PRC Segment, (ii) Overseas Segment, including Singapore, Malaysia and other Asia Pacific countries. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Overseas Segment, mainly from Singapore. Revenue is generated from tuition and boarding fees, educational programs, textbook and materials sales, catering services, extracurricular activities, and related offerings.
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