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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).
LSE:SAIN's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 3.41 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Scottish American Investment Co (The) (LSE:SAIN) 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.
Scottish American Investment Co (The) Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Scottish American Investment Co (The) Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
* 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.
Scottish American Investment Co (The) Net Current Asset Value Chart
LSE:SAIN vs BLK, BX, KKR: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Scottish American Investment Co (The)'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.
Scottish American Investment Co (The) Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scottish American Investment Co (The)'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?
Scottish American Investment Co (The) (LSE:SAIN) has a Net Current Asset Value of £0.00 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 Scottish American Investment Co (The) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Scottish American Investment Co (The) ranks #999999 out of 376 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s Net Current Asset Value too high?
Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s current Net Current Asset Value is £0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Scottish American Investment Co (The) ranks #999999 out of 376 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Scottish American Investment Co (The) has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s Net Current Asset Value compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Scottish American Investment Co (The) ranks #999999 out of 376 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Scottish American Investment Co (The) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.41. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Asset Management companies is 3.41, based on 376 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 Scottish American Investment Co (The) and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scottish American Investment Co (The)'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 Scottish American Investment Co (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scottish American Investment Co (The) (LSE:SAIN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.27, compared to a current price of £5.45 — trading 329.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is £0.00. Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Scottish American Investment Co (The) (LSE:SAIN), the current Net Current Asset Value is £0.00 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 Scottish American Investment Co (The) (LSE:SAIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scottish American Investment Co (The) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.45 is trading 329.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.27.
GuruFocus considers Scottish American Investment Co (The) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAIN:
Net Current Asset Value: £0.00
GF Value™: £1.27 vs. price of £5.45 (329.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scottish American Investment Co (The) Business Description
Scottish American Investment Co (The) PLC is an investment trust operating in the UK. Its objective is to deliver real dividend growth by increasing capital and growing income. The company mainly invests in equity markets as well as investments in other financial instruments including bonds, property, and other asset classes. It holds a diversified portfolio of investments irrespective of any pre-defined maximum or minimum exposure levels for asset classes, sectors, or regions. The company focuses on investing in listed equities to grow its assets over the medium to the longer term at a faster rate than inflation. It may use derivatives and structured instruments to hedge an existing investment or currency exposure or to exploit an investment opportunity.
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