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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).
Keysight Technologies's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-2.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Keysight Technologies's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Keysight Technologies was 1016.25. The lowest was 27.30. And the median was 65.84.
KEYS's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 4.98 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) 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.
Keysight Technologies Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Keysight Technologies Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Keysight Technologies'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.
Keysight Technologies Net Current Asset Value Chart
KEYS vs GRMN, COHR, TDY: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Keysight Technologies'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.
Keysight Technologies Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Keysight Technologies's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Keysight Technologies'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 $-2.14 mean?
Keysight Technologies (KEYS) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-2.14 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 Keysight Technologies and its competitors. Over the past decade, Keysight Technologies' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 27.30 to 1,016.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Keysight Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1846 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Keysight Technologies' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Keysight Technologies' current Net Current Asset Value is $-2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.30 to a high of 1,016.25. Based on the distribution chart, Keysight Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1846 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Keysight Technologies has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keysight Technologies' Net Current Asset Value compare to GRMN and COHR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Keysight Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1846 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Keysight Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.98. Historically, Keysight Technologies' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 27.30 to 1,016.25 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Hardware companies is 4.98, based on 1,846 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 Keysight Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keysight Technologies's current Net Current Asset Value is $-2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keysight Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keysight Technologies (KEYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $201.24, compared to a current price of $316.50 — trading 57.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-2.14. Keysight Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Keysight Technologies (KEYS), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-2.14 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 Keysight Technologies (KEYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keysight Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $316.50 is trading 57.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $201.24.
GuruFocus considers Keysight Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KEYS:
Net Current Asset Value: $-2.14
GF Value™: $201.24 vs. price of $316.50 (57.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KEYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Keysight Technologies is a leader in the field of testing and measurement, helping electronics OEMs and suppliers alike bring products to market to fit industry standards and specifications. Keysight specializes in the communications market, but also supplies into the government, automotive, industrial, and semiconductor manufacturing markets. Keysight's solutions include testing tools, analytical software, and services. The firm's stated objective is to reduce time to market and improve efficiency at its more than 30,000 customers.
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