Sensient TechnologiesMEX:SXT 81 Net Current Asset Value is MXN22.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 223.91. GuruFocus rates MEX:SXT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN965.35. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Chemicals companies, Sensient Technologies ranks worse than 96.3% 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).
Sensient Technologies's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN22.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sensient Technologies's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SXT'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 69.71 Med: 223.91 Max: 2306.33
Current: 100.43
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Sensient Technologies was 2306.33. The lowest was 69.71. And the median was 223.91.
MEX:SXT's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 96.3% of 945
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.32
vs MEX:SXT: 100.43
Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT) 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.
Sensient Technologies Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Sensient Technologies Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sensient Technologies'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.
Sensient Technologies Net Current Asset Value Chart
MEX:SXT vs CBT, BCPC, PRM: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sensient Technologies'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.
Sensient Technologies Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sensient Technologies's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensient Technologies'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 MXN22.35 mean?
Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT) has a Net Current Asset Value of MXN22.35 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 Sensient Technologies and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 223.91. Over the past decade, Sensient Technologies' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 69.71 to 2,306.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensient Technologies ranks #910 out of 945 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is Sensient Technologies' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Sensient Technologies' current Net Current Asset Value of MXN22.35 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 223.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.71 to a high of 2,306.33. Based on the distribution chart, Sensient Technologies ranks #910 out of 945 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sensient Technologies has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensient Technologies' Net Current Asset Value compare to CBT and BCPC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sensient Technologies ranks #910 out of 945 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Sensient Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.32. Historically, Sensient Technologies' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 69.71 to 2,306.33 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Chemicals companies is 5.32, based on 945 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 Sensient Technologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sensient Technologies's current Net Current Asset Value is MXN22.35, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 223.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensient Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT) has a current Net Current Asset Value of MXN22.35. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN965.35, compared to a current price of MXN1,400.00 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is MXN22.35, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 223.91. Sensient Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT), the current Net Current Asset Value is MXN22.35 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 Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensient Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,400.00 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN965.35.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SXT:
Net Current Asset Value: MXN22.35 (90% below median its 10-year median of 223.91)
GF Value™: MXN965.35 vs. price of MXN1,400.00 (45% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SXT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensient Technologies Corp manufactures and markets natural and synthetic colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient's offerings are predominantly applied to consumer-facing products, including food and beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and personal care industries. Its principal products are flavors, flavor enhancers, ingredients, extracts, and bionutrients, essential oils, dehydrated vegetables and other food ingredients, natural and synthetic food and beverage colors, and others. The company's reportable segments are: Flavors & Extracts, which derive key revenue, Color, Asia Pacific, and Corporate and Other. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.
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