Fortive (LTS:0IRE) Net Current Asset Value: $-12.94 (As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0IRE Fortive Corp LTS:0IRE
74 GF Score
Price $63.99
GF Value $59.25
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Fortive Net Current Asset Value?

Fortive LTS:0IRE +3.28% 74 Net Current Asset Value is $-12.94 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IRE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,842 Hardware companies, Fortive ranks worse than 54288.76% 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).

Fortive's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-12.94.

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

LTS:0IRE's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 5.505
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.

Fortive  (LTS:0IRE) 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.


Fortive Net Current Asset Value Related Terms


Fortive Net Current Asset Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fortive'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.

Fortive Net Current Asset Value Chart

Fortive Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Current Asset Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -12.36 -10.57 -8.33 -12.41 -11.74

Fortive Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Net Current Asset Value Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -12.35 -12.36 -11.50 -11.74 -12.94

LTS:0IRE vs TRMB, MKSI, CGNX: Net Current Asset Value Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Fortive'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.


Fortive Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Fortive's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fortive Net Current Asset Value Calculation

Fortive's Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Current Asset Value Per Share(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Total Current Assets-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1605.7-5276.6-7.7-0)/313.400
=-11.74

Fortive's Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Current Asset Value Per Share(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Total Current Assets-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1547.2-5492.7-8.3-0)/305.600
=-12.94

* 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 $-12.94 mean?
Fortive (LTS:0IRE) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-12.94 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 Fortive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fortive ranks #999999 out of 1842 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Fortive's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Fortive's current Net Current Asset Value is $-12.94. Based on the distribution chart, Fortive ranks #999999 out of 1842 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fortive has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortive's Net Current Asset Value compare to TRMB and MKSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fortive ranks #999999 out of 1842 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Fortive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.51. 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Hardware companies is 5.51, based on 1,842 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 Fortive and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fortive's current Net Current Asset Value is $-12.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortive (LTS:0IRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.25, compared to a current price of $63.99 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-12.94. Fortive's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Fortive (LTS:0IRE), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-12.94 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 Fortive (LTS:0IRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortive stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $63.99 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $59.25. GuruFocus considers Fortive to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IRE:

  • Net Current Asset Value: $-12.94
  • GF Value™: $59.25 vs. price of $63.99 (8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 9 warning signs

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Fortive Business Description

Address 6920 Seaway Boulevard, Everett, WA, USA, 98203
Fortive Corp is a diversified industrial technology firm offering essential technologies, software, and services globally across several industries, such as manufacturing, utilities, medical, electronics, etc. It has two reportable segments: Intelligent Operating Solutions and Advanced Healthcare Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Intelligent Operating Solutions segment, which offers professional instruments used in applications like maintenance, repair, measurement, and condition monitoring, connected worker safety, compliance solutions, etc. The products and services in this segment are marketed under various brands, including Fluke, Servicechannel, Gordian, Accruent, Industrial Scientific, and Intelex. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from North America.
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