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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).
Scholar Education Group's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-0.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scholar Education Group's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 10 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Scholar Education Group was 15.90. The lowest was 15.90. And the median was 15.90.
HKSE:01769's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 5.1 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Scholar Education Group (HKSE:01769) 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.
Scholar Education Group Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Scholar Education Group Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scholar Education Group'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.
Scholar Education Group Net Current Asset Value Chart
HKSE:01769 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Scholar Education 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.
Scholar Education Group Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Scholar Education Group's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scholar Education 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$-0.22 mean?
Scholar Education Group (HKSE:01769) has a Net Current Asset Value of HK$-0.22 as of Dec. 2025. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Scholar Education Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Scholar Education Group's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 15.90 to 15.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Scholar Education Group ranks #999999 out of 121 companies in the Education industry.
Is Scholar Education Group's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Scholar Education Group's current Net Current Asset Value is HK$-0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.90 to a high of 15.90. Based on the distribution chart, Scholar Education Group ranks #999999 out of 121 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Scholar Education Group has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholar Education Group's Net Current Asset Value compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Scholar Education Group ranks #999999 out of 121 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Scholar Education Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.10. Historically, Scholar Education Group's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 15.90 to 15.90 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 5.10, 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 Scholar Education Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scholar Education Group's current Net Current Asset Value is HK$-0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholar Education Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholar Education Group (HKSE:01769) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.88, compared to a current price of HK$0.88 — trading 85% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is HK$-0.22. Scholar Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Scholar Education Group (HKSE:01769), the current Net Current Asset Value is HK$-0.22 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Scholar Education Group (HKSE:01769) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholar Education Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.88 is trading 85% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.88.
GuruFocus considers Scholar Education Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01769:
Net Current Asset Value: HK$-0.22
GF Value™: HK$5.88 vs. price of HK$0.88 (85% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01769 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scholar Education Group is a private education service provider in South China. The Group's principal activities mainly include the provision of private education services, educational tour business, and international courses. Its programmes comprise liberal education courses in respect of art, sports, painting, performance art, calligraphy, scientific literacy, Le Xue and Guo Xue, logic training, and Miaowei international literacy. In addition, the Group provides after-school care services, through which students receive after-school care services from professional teachers in a safe and comfortable environment. The Group generates revenue from private education services and others.
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