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).
Live Oak Bancshares's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Live Oak Bancshares's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
LOB's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 1.15 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:LOB) 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.
Live Oak Bancshares Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Live Oak Bancshares Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Live Oak Bancshares'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.
LOB vs CHCO, SRCE, CASH: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Live Oak Bancshares'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.
Live Oak Bancshares Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Live Oak Bancshares's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Live Oak Bancshares'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 $0.00 mean?
Live Oak Bancshares (LOB) has a Net Current Asset Value of $0.00 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 Live Oak Bancshares and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Oak Bancshares ranks #999999 out of 23 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Live Oak Bancshares' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Live Oak Bancshares' current Net Current Asset Value is $0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Live Oak Bancshares ranks #999999 out of 23 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Live Oak Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Live Oak Bancshares' Net Current Asset Value compare to CHCO and SRCE?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Live Oak Bancshares ranks #999999 out of 23 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Live Oak Bancshares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 1.15. 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 Banks company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Banks companies is 1.15, based on 23 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 Live Oak Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Oak Bancshares's current Net Current Asset Value is $0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Live Oak Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Live Oak Bancshares (LOB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.69, compared to a current price of $41.05 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $0.00. Live Oak Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Live Oak Bancshares (LOB), the current Net Current Asset Value is $0.00 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 Live Oak Bancshares (LOB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Live Oak Bancshares stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $41.05 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.69.
GuruFocus considers Live Oak Bancshares to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LOB:
Net Current Asset Value: $0.00
GF Value™: $42.69 vs. price of $41.05 (3.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LOB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Live Oak Bancshares Inc operates as the bank holding company for the Live Oak Banking Company. The company specializes in lending and deposit-related services to small businesses nationwide. The company identifies and extends lending to credit-worthy borrowers both within specific industries, also called verticals, through expertise within those industries, and more broadly to select borrowers outside of those industries. A portion of the loans originated by the Bank are partially guaranteed by the Small Business Administration under the 7(a) Loan Program and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Energy for America Program, Water and Environmental Program, Business and Industry and Community Facilities loan programs.
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