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ManpowerGroupFRA:MPW -2.78%76 Net Current Asset Value is €-21.22 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:MPW with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €58.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 627 Business Services companies, ManpowerGroup ranks worse than 159489.47% 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).
ManpowerGroup's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-21.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for ManpowerGroup'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 ManpowerGroup was 1618.33. The lowest was 25.54. And the median was 117.66.
FRA:MPW's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 3.78 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
ManpowerGroup (FRA:MPW) 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.
ManpowerGroup Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
ManpowerGroup Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ManpowerGroup'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.
FRA:MPW vs NSP, TNET, BBSI: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, ManpowerGroup'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.
ManpowerGroup Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ManpowerGroup's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ManpowerGroup'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 €-21.22 mean?
ManpowerGroup (FRA:MPW) has a Net Current Asset Value of €-21.22 as of Jun. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on ManpowerGroup and its competitors. Over the past decade, ManpowerGroup's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 25.54 to 1,618.33. According to the industry distribution chart, ManpowerGroup ranks #999999 out of 627 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is ManpowerGroup's Net Current Asset Value too high?
ManpowerGroup's current Net Current Asset Value is €-21.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.54 to a high of 1,618.33. Based on the distribution chart, ManpowerGroup ranks #999999 out of 627 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ManpowerGroup has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ManpowerGroup's Net Current Asset Value compare to NSP and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ManpowerGroup ranks #999999 out of 627 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places ManpowerGroup in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.78. Historically, ManpowerGroup's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 25.54 to 1,618.33 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Business Services companies is 3.78, based on 627 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 ManpowerGroup and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ManpowerGroup's current Net Current Asset Value is €-21.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ManpowerGroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ManpowerGroup (FRA:MPW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €58.59, compared to a current price of €43.35 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is €-21.22. ManpowerGroup's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 ManpowerGroup (FRA:MPW), the current Net Current Asset Value is €-21.22 as of Jun. 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 ManpowerGroup (FRA:MPW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ManpowerGroup stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €43.35 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of €58.59.
GuruFocus considers ManpowerGroup to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MPW:
Net Current Asset Value: €-21.22
GF Value™: €58.59 vs. price of €43.35 (26% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MPW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ManpowerGroup Inc provides workforce solutions and services, including recruitment and assessment, upskilling, reskilling, training and development, career management, outsourcing, and workforce consulting. The company leverages its trusted brands, industry knowledge, and AI-enabled assessments and offers an extensive portfolio of training and leadership development solutions. Its reportable segments are Staffing and Interim, Outcome-Based Solutions and Consulting, Permanent Recruitment, and Others, with Staffing and Interim generating the majority of revenue. It operates in the Americas, Southern Europe, Northern Europe, and APME. The company derives the maximum geographical revenue from the Southern European region.
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