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Bloomsbury PublishingLSE:BMY +1.42%84 Net Current Asset Value is £0.74 as of Feb. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 3.58. GuruFocus rates LSE:BMY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 540 Media - Diversified companies, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks worse than 81.67% 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).
Bloomsbury Publishing's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bloomsbury Publishing's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BMY'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.76 Med: 3.58 Max: 10
Current: 8.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Bloomsbury Publishing was 10.00. The lowest was 1.76. And the median was 3.58.
LSE:BMY's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 81.67% of 540
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.915
vs LSE:BMY: 8.70
Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) 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.
Bloomsbury Publishing Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Bloomsbury Publishing Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bloomsbury Publishing'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.
Bloomsbury Publishing Net Current Asset Value Chart
LSE:BMY vs NYT, WLY: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Bloomsbury Publishing'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.
Bloomsbury Publishing Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bloomsbury Publishing's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bloomsbury Publishing'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 £0.74 mean?
Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) has a Net Current Asset Value of £0.74 as of Feb. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 3.58. Over the past decade, Bloomsbury Publishing's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.76 to 10.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #441 out of 540 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Bloomsbury Publishing's current Net Current Asset Value of £0.74 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 3.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.76 to a high of 10.00. Based on the distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #441 out of 540 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bloomsbury Publishing has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bloomsbury Publishing's Net Current Asset Value compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #441 out of 540 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Bloomsbury Publishing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 2.92. Historically, Bloomsbury Publishing's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.76 to 10.00 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Media - Diversified companies is 2.92, based on 540 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 Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bloomsbury Publishing's current Net Current Asset Value is £0.74, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 3.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.55, compared to a current price of £6.44 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is £0.74, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 3.58. Bloomsbury Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY), the current Net Current Asset Value is £0.74 as of Feb. 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £6.44 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.55.
GuruFocus considers Bloomsbury Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BMY:
Net Current Asset Value: £0.74 (79% below median its 10-year median of 3.58)
GF Value™: £5.55 vs. price of £6.44 (16% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC is a publisher of books and other media for general readers, children, students, researchers, and professionals. It offers authors access to these multiple markets in multiple formats throughout the world in print, through e-books, digital downloads, and apps in schools, libraries, universities, and in terrestrial and internet bookshops. The company divisions are Consumer and Non-Consumer. Consumer division is split out into Children's Trade and Adult Trade; and Non-Consumer split between Academic and Professional, Education, Special Interest, and Content Services. It derives maximum revenue from the Consumer division segment. The company operates in the UK, North America, and other countries.
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