Science GroupLSE:SAG 83 Net Current Asset Value is £0.97 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 19.54. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 625 Business Services companies, Science Group ranks worse than 65.12% 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).
Science Group's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Science Group's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SAG'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.64 Med: 19.54 Max: 56.88
Current: 6.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Science Group was 56.88. The lowest was 5.64. And the median was 19.54.
LSE:SAG's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 65.12% of 625
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.79
vs LSE:SAG: 6.03
Science Group (LSE:SAG) 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.
Science Group Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Science Group Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science Group'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.
LSE:SAG vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Science 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.
Science Group Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science 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 £0.97 mean?
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a Net Current Asset Value of £0.97 as of Dec. 2025. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Science Group and its competitors. This is 95% below median its historical median of 19.54. Over the past decade, Science Group's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 5.64 to 56.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #407 out of 625 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Science Group's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Science Group's current Net Current Asset Value of £0.97 is 95% below median its 10-year median of 19.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.64 to a high of 56.88. Based on the distribution chart, Science Group ranks #407 out of 625 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's Net Current Asset Value compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #407 out of 625 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Science Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.79. Historically, Science Group's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 5.64 to 56.88 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Business Services companies is 3.79, based on 625 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 Science Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Science Group's current Net Current Asset Value is £0.97, which is 95% below median its own 10-year median of 19.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.61, compared to a current price of £5.85 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is £0.97, which is 95% below median its 10-year median of 19.54. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current Net Current Asset Value is £0.97 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.85 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.61.
GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:
Net Current Asset Value: £0.97 (95% below median its 10-year median of 19.54)
GF Value™: £4.61 vs. price of £5.85 (26.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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