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 London Finance & Investment Group's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:LNF's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 3.37 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
London Finance & Investment Group (JSE:LNF) 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.
London Finance & Investment Group Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
London Finance & Investment 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.
London Finance & Investment Group Net Current Asset Value Chart
JSE:LNF vs BLK, KKR, BX: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, London Finance & Investment 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.
London Finance & Investment Group Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, London Finance & Investment Group's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where London Finance & Investment 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 R0.00 mean?
London Finance & Investment Group (JSE:LNF) has a Net Current Asset Value of R0.00 as of Dec. 2024. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on London Finance & Investment Group and its competitors.
Is London Finance & Investment Group's Net Current Asset Value too high?
London Finance & Investment Group's current Net Current Asset Value is R0.00. Overall, London Finance & Investment Group has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does London Finance & Investment Group's Net Current Asset Value compare to BLK and KKR?
London Finance & Investment Group's Net Current Asset Value of R0.00 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.37. 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 Asset Management company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Asset Management companies is 3.37, based on 376 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 London Finance & Investment Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. London Finance & Investment Group's current Net Current Asset Value is R0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is London Finance & Investment Group stock overvalued right now?
London Finance & Investment Group (JSE:LNF) has a current Net Current Asset Value of R0.00. The current Net Current Asset Value is R0.00. London Finance & Investment Group's overall GF Score™ is 15/100. 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 London Finance & Investment Group (JSE:LNF), the current Net Current Asset Value is R0.00 as of Dec. 2024. 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.
London Finance & Investment Group Business Description
London Finance & Investment Group PLC is an investment finance and management company. Its investment objective is to generate growth in shareholder value in real terms over the medium to long term whilst maintaining a progressive dividend policy. The company's portfolio includes companies in the FTSE Eurofirst 300 and S&P 500 indices. It also holds investments in United Kingdom listed companies. The company operates through two classes of business, Investment Operations, which derives maximum revenue, and Management Services.
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