Frontier Mining (LSE:FML) Net Current Asset Value: £-0.03 (As of Sep. 2014)


What is Frontier Mining Net Current Asset Value?

Frontier Mining LSE:FML -16.67% Net Current Asset Value is £-0.03 as of Sep. 2014. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

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).

Frontier Mining's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 was £-0.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for Frontier Mining's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:FML's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 6.665
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.

Frontier Mining  (LSE:FML) 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 Graham’s 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.


Frontier Mining Net Current Asset Value Related Terms


Frontier Mining Net Current Asset Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontier Mining'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.

Frontier Mining Net Current Asset Value Chart

Frontier Mining Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Net Current Asset Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.05 -0.01 -0.03 -0.04 -0.03

Frontier Mining Quarterly Data
Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Dec12 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Jun14 Sep14
Net Current Asset Value Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.04 0.00 -0.03 -0.03 -0.03

Frontier Mining Net Current Asset Value Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Frontier Mining'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.


Frontier Mining Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Frontier Mining's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Mining's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.



Frontier Mining Net Current Asset Value Calculation

Frontier Mining's Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Net Current Asset Value Per Share(A: Dec. 2013 )
=(Total Current Assets-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(27.696-86.807-0-0)/1860.910
=-0.03

Frontier Mining's Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 is calculated as

Net Current Asset Value Per Share(Q: Sep. 2014 )
=(Total Current Assets-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(23.501-86.327-0-0)/1876.760
=-0.03

* 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 £-0.03 mean?
Frontier Mining (LSE:FML) has a Net Current Asset Value of £-0.03 as of Sep. 2014. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Frontier Mining and its competitors.
Is Frontier Mining's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Frontier Mining's current Net Current Asset Value is £-0.03.
How does Frontier Mining's Net Current Asset Value compare to competitors?
Frontier Mining's Net Current Asset Value of £-0.03 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 6.67. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Metals & Mining companies is 6.67, based on 1,334 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 Frontier Mining and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 6.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Mining's current Net Current Asset Value is £-0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Mining stock overvalued right now?
Frontier Mining (LSE:FML) has a current Net Current Asset Value of £-0.03. The current Net Current Asset Value is £-0.03. 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 Frontier Mining (LSE:FML), the current Net Current Asset Value is £-0.03 as of Sep. 2014. 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.

Frontier Mining Business Description

Frontier Mining Ltd was incorporated under the law of the state of Delaware on 5 August 1998. It is engaged in mineral exploration and development. It explores and develops gold and copper deposits in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Its activities currently relate to two licenses: the wholly owned Naimanjal contract license area and the 50% owned Benkala joint venture license.