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The Japan Steel WorksJPSWY +7.73%82 Net Current Asset Value is $4.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 4.19. GuruFocus rates JPSWY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,214 Industrial Products companies, The Japan Steel Works ranks worse than 55.92% 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 Japan Steel Works's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Japan Steel Works's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
JPSWY'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.18 Med: 4.19 Max: 12.06
Current: 6.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of The Japan Steel Works was 12.06. The lowest was 2.18. And the median was 4.19.
JPSWY's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 55.92% of 2214
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.165
vs JPSWY: 6.17
The Japan Steel Works (OTCPK:JPSWY) 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.
The Japan Steel Works Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
The Japan Steel Works Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Japan Steel Works'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.
The Japan Steel Works Net Current Asset Value Chart
JPSWY vs GEV, ETN, PH: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Japan Steel Works'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.
The Japan Steel Works Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Japan Steel Works's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Japan Steel Works'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 $4.03 mean?
The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) has a Net Current Asset Value of $4.03 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 The Japan Steel Works and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.19. Over the past decade, The Japan Steel Works' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 2.18 to 12.06. According to the industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #1238 out of 2214 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is The Japan Steel Works' Net Current Asset Value too high?
The Japan Steel Works' current Net Current Asset Value of $4.03 is near median its 10-year median of 4.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.18 to a high of 12.06. The Industrial Products industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.17. The Japan Steel Works' value of $4.03 is 22% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #1238 out of 2214 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Japan Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Japan Steel Works' Net Current Asset Value compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #1238 out of 2214 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places The Japan Steel Works in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.17. The Japan Steel Works' value of $4.03 is 22% below this benchmark. Historically, The Japan Steel Works' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 2.18 to 12.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.19 vs. the industry median of 5.17, The Japan Steel Works 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Industrial Products companies is 5.17, based on 2,214 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. The Japan Steel Works's current Net Current Asset Value of $4.03 is 22% 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 The Japan Steel Works and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Japan Steel Works's current Net Current Asset Value is $4.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Japan Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.46, compared to a current price of $24.31 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $4.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.19 and 22% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.17. The Japan Steel Works' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY), the current Net Current Asset Value is $4.03 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 The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.31 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.46.
GuruFocus considers The Japan Steel Works to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JPSWY:
Net Current Asset Value: $4.03 (near median its 10-year median of 4.19)
GF Value™: $20.46 vs. price of $24.31 (18.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22% below the Industrial Products median (#1238 of 2214)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JPSWY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Japan Steel Works Ltd provides industrial machinery as well as materials and engineering solutions in Japan and internationally. The company operates through two segments. The Industrial Machinery segment provides resin manufacturing and processing machinery, molding machines, defense-related equipment, and other industrial machinery. The Materials and Engineering segment covers raw material products and engineering operations. The Other segment includes the film deposition business, crystal business, and related activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial machinery business segment.
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