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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).
The historical rank and industry rank for PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
ISX:MBMA's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 6.625 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) 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.
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk 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.
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Net Current Asset Value Chart
ISX:MBMA vs HL, SIND: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk'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.
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk'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 Rp-199.46 mean?
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) has a Net Current Asset Value of Rp-199.46 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 PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ranks #999999 out of 1344 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Net Current Asset Value too high?
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's current Net Current Asset Value is Rp-199.46. Based on the distribution chart, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ranks #999999 out of 1344 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Net Current Asset Value compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ranks #999999 out of 1344 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 6.63. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Metals & Mining companies is 6.63, based on 1,344 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 PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 6.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's current Net Current Asset Value is Rp-199.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp821.82, compared to a current price of Rp520.00 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is Rp-199.46. PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA), the current Net Current Asset Value is Rp-199.46 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 PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of Rp520.00 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp821.82.
GuruFocus considers PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ISX:MBMA:
Net Current Asset Value: Rp-199.46
GF Value™: Rp821.82 vs. price of Rp520.00 (36.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:MBMA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Business Description
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk is an integrated battery materials and nickel processing company focused on the electric vehicle (EV) battery value chain in Indonesia. The company engages in nickel mining, smelting, and downstream battery material processing activities. Its business operations include the SCM Mine, RKEF smelters, Nickel Matte operations, AIM Project, IKIP industrial area development, and HPAL projects. The company operates through Mining, Manufacturing, and Other segments, with the majority of revenue generated from the Manufacturing segment.
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