Libstar HoldingsJSE:LBR -2.12%77 Net Current Asset Value is R0.64 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 21.82. GuruFocus rates JSE:LBR with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,050 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Libstar Holdings ranks worse than 65.24% 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).
Libstar Holdings's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for Libstar Holdings's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:LBR'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.41 Med: 21.82 Max: 36.25
Current: 6.48
During the past 12 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Libstar Holdings was 36.25. The lowest was 6.41. And the median was 21.82.
JSE:LBR's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 65.24% of 1050
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs JSE:LBR: 6.48
Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) 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.
Libstar Holdings Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Libstar Holdings Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Libstar Holdings'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.
JSE:LBR vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Libstar Holdings'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.
Libstar Holdings Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Libstar Holdings's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Libstar Holdings'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 R0.64 mean?
Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) has a Net Current Asset Value of R0.64 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 Libstar Holdings and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 21.82. Over the past decade, Libstar Holdings' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 6.41 to 36.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #685 out of 1050 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Libstar Holdings' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Libstar Holdings' current Net Current Asset Value of R0.64 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 21.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.41 to a high of 36.25. Based on the distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #685 out of 1050 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Libstar Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Libstar Holdings' Net Current Asset Value compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #685 out of 1050 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Libstar Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.20. Historically, Libstar Holdings' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 6.41 to 36.25 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.20, based on 1,050 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 Libstar Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Libstar Holdings's current Net Current Asset Value is R0.64, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 21.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Libstar Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.23, compared to a current price of R4.15 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is R0.64, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 21.82. Libstar Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR), the current Net Current Asset Value is R0.64 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 Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Libstar Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R4.15 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R4.23.
GuruFocus considers Libstar Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LBR:
Net Current Asset Value: R0.64 (97% below median its 10-year median of 21.82)
GF Value™: R4.23 vs. price of R4.15 (1.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LBR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Libstar Holdings Ltd is a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of branded and private-label consumer packaged goods. Its portfolio comprises: Perishable Products, such as dairy, meat, fresh mushrooms, and convenience meals; Ambient Products that include dry and wet condiments, meal ingredients, baked goods, snacks, and spreads; and Household and Personal Care products. Products are sold in South Africa and globally across four channels (Retail and wholesale, Food service, Exports, and Industrial and contract manufacturing). The company's operating segment includes Perishable Products, Ambient Products, and Household and Personal Care Products. It generates maximum revenue from the Ambient Products. The company's manufacturing facilities are situated in South Africa.
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