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 Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies'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 Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies was 146.31. The lowest was 146.31. And the median was 146.31.
HAM:WB2's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 4.06 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (HAM:WB2) 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.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies 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.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Net Current Asset Value Chart
HAM:WB2 vs NSC, CSX, TRN: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies'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.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies'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 €-31.16 mean?
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (HAM:WB2) has a Net Current Asset Value of €-31.16 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 Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and its competitors. Over the past decade, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 146.31 to 146.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ranks #999999 out of 359 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' current Net Current Asset Value is €-31.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 146.31 to a high of 146.31. Based on the distribution chart, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ranks #999999 out of 359 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' Net Current Asset Value compare to NSC and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ranks #999999 out of 359 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.06. Historically, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 146.31 to 146.31 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 Transportation company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Transportation companies is 4.06, based on 359 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 Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's current Net Current Asset Value is €-31.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (HAM:WB2) has a current Net Current Asset Value of €-31.16. The stock's GF Value™ is €185.93, compared to a current price of €234.70 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is €-31.16. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (HAM:WB2), the current Net Current Asset Value is €-31.16 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 Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (HAM:WB2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €234.70 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €185.93.
Key valuation signals for HAM:WB2:
Net Current Asset Value: €-31.16
GF Value™: €185.93 vs. price of €234.70 (26.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:WB2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Business Description
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp provides value-added, technology-based products and services for the freight rail and passenger transit industries and the mining, marine, and industrial markets. It provides its products and services through two main business segments: Freight and Transit. The company generates maximum revenue from the Freight segment, which manufactures new and modernized locomotives, provides aftermarket parts and services to existing locomotives, provides components to new and existing freight cars; builds new commuter locomotives; supplies rail control and infrastructure products, including electronics, positive train control equipment, signal design, and engineering services. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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