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).
Global Education Communities's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $-3.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Education Communities's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
GECSF's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 4.935 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Global Education Communities (OTCPK:GECSF) 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.
Global Education Communities Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Global Education Communities 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.
Global Education Communities Net Current Asset Value Chart
GECSF vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Global Education Communities'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.
Global Education Communities Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Global Education Communities's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Education Communities'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 $-3.23 mean?
Global Education Communities (GECSF) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-3.23 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 Global Education Communities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #999999 out of 120 companies in the Education industry.
Is Global Education Communities' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Global Education Communities' current Net Current Asset Value is $-3.23. Based on the distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #999999 out of 120 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Education Communities has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Education Communities' Net Current Asset Value compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #999999 out of 120 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Global Education Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.94. 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 4.94, based on 120 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 Global Education Communities and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Education Communities's current Net Current Asset Value is $-3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Education Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities (GECSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 235.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-3.23. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 9 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 Global Education Communities (GECSF), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-3.23 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 Global Education Communities (GECSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.20 is trading 235.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06.
GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GECSF:
Net Current Asset Value: $-3.23
GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.20 (235.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GECSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Education Communities Corp is an education and student-housing real estate company. Its business operations include education, media communications, revenue-producing properties, and real estate development. The Company has four principal business units/segments: SSLC Language College (SSLC), which includes SSLC Business College; CIBT School of Business & Technology Corp. (CIBT); IRIX Design Group Inc. (IRIX); and Global Education City Holdings Inc. (GECH). The Company's education business is conducted through SSLC in Canada and through CIBT and its subsidiaries in Asia. The Company operates its media communications business through IRIX. GECH is an investment holding and management company focused on education-related real estate projects in Vancouver, Canada.
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