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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).
HKSE:01756's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 5.05 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
China Science and Education Industry Group (HKSE:01756) 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 Science and Education Industry Group Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
China Science and Education Industry Group 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 Science and Education Industry Group Net Current Asset Value Chart
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HKSE:01756 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Science and Education Industry Group'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 Science and Education Industry Group Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Science and Education Industry Group's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Science and Education Industry Group'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 HK$-2.59 mean?
China Science and Education Industry Group (HKSE:01756) has a Net Current Asset Value of HK$-2.59 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 Science and Education Industry Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Science and Education Industry Group ranks #999999 out of 121 companies in the Education industry.
Is China Science and Education Industry Group's Net Current Asset Value too high?
China Science and Education Industry Group's current Net Current Asset Value is HK$-2.59. Based on the distribution chart, China Science and Education Industry Group ranks #999999 out of 121 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Science and Education Industry Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Science and Education Industry Group's Net Current Asset Value compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China Science and Education Industry Group ranks #999999 out of 121 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places China Science and Education Industry Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.05. 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 5.05, based on 121 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 Science and Education Industry Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Science and Education Industry Group's current Net Current Asset Value is HK$-2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Science and Education Industry Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Science and Education Industry Group (HKSE:01756) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.84, compared to a current price of HK$0.40 — trading 53% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is HK$-2.59. China Science and Education Industry Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Science and Education Industry Group (HKSE:01756), the current Net Current Asset Value is HK$-2.59 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 Science and Education Industry Group (HKSE:01756) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Science and Education Industry Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.40 is trading 53% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.84.
GuruFocus considers China Science and Education Industry Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01756:
Net Current Asset Value: HK$-2.59
GF Value™: HK$0.84 vs. price of HK$0.40 (53% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01756 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AddressNumber 11 Huali Road, The Administration Building of Guangzhou, Huali Science and Technology Town, Zengcheng District, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, CHN
China Science and Education Industry Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in providing private tertiary education services, including tuition services and student accommodation services in the People's Republic of China. Its schools provide students with higher education and vocational revenue in various applied science fields. The company's revenue is mainly derived from tuition fees and boarding fees for the education services.
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