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High-Trend International GroupHTCO -1.90%53 Net Current Asset Value is $0.67 as of Apr. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 11.72. GuruFocus rates HTCO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 360 Transportation companies, High-Trend International Group ranks worse than 56.11% 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).
The historical rank and industry rank for High-Trend International Group's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
HTCO'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.44 Med: 11.72 Max: 15.41
Current: 4.94
During the past 6 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of High-Trend International Group was 15.41. The lowest was 2.44. And the median was 11.72.
HTCO's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 56.11% of 360
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4
vs HTCO: 4.94
High-Trend International Group (NAS:HTCO) 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.
High-Trend International Group Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
High-Trend International 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.
High-Trend International Group Net Current Asset Value Chart
HTCO vs USEA, EHLD, UFG: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, High-Trend International 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.
High-Trend International Group Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, High-Trend International Group's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where High-Trend International 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 $0.67 mean?
High-Trend International Group (HTCO) has a Net Current Asset Value of $0.67 as of Apr. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on High-Trend International Group and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 11.72. Over the past decade, High-Trend International Group's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 2.44 to 15.41. According to the industry distribution chart, High-Trend International Group ranks #202 out of 360 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is High-Trend International Group's Net Current Asset Value too high?
High-Trend International Group's current Net Current Asset Value of $0.67 is 94% below median its 10-year median of 11.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.44 to a high of 15.41. The Transportation industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.00. High-Trend International Group's value of $0.67 is 83.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, High-Trend International Group ranks #202 out of 360 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, High-Trend International Group has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High-Trend International Group's Net Current Asset Value compare to USEA and EHLD?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, High-Trend International Group ranks #202 out of 360 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places High-Trend International Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.00. High-Trend International Group's value of $0.67 is 83.3% below this benchmark. Historically, High-Trend International Group's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 2.44 to 15.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.72 vs. the industry median of 4.00, High-Trend International Group has consistently been below the industry average. 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 4.00, based on 360 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. High-Trend International Group's current Net Current Asset Value of $0.67 is 83.3% below the industry median. 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 High-Trend International Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. High-Trend International Group's current Net Current Asset Value is $0.67, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 11.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High-Trend International Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High-Trend International Group (HTCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.88, compared to a current price of $3.31 — trading 76.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $0.67, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 11.72 and 83.3% below the Transportation industry median of 4.00. High-Trend International Group's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 High-Trend International Group (HTCO), the current Net Current Asset Value is $0.67 as of Apr. 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 High-Trend International Group (HTCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High-Trend International Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.31 is trading 76.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.88.
GuruFocus considers High-Trend International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTCO:
Net Current Asset Value: $0.67 (94% below median its 10-year median of 11.72)
GF Value™: $1.88 vs. price of $3.31 (76.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.3% below the Transportation median (#202 of 360)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
High-Trend International Group is an international operator of ocean transportation services. It is engaged in seaborne transportation services under voyage contracts, as well as vessel services for and on behalf of ship owners. The company has two operating segments, namely, ocean transport and Heating business. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Ocean transportation business. The company derives freight revenue from voyage contracts and provides vessel service. The majority of revenue is from providing shipping services for customers in Asia, principally in Singapore, Dubai, Korea, Japan, and India.
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