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).
Standard Bank Malawi's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Standard Bank Malawi's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
MSW:STANDARD's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 1.17 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) 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.
Standard Bank Malawi Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Standard Bank Malawi Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standard Bank Malawi'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.
Standard Bank Malawi Net Current Asset Value Chart
MSW:STANDARD vs PNC, USB: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Standard Bank Malawi'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.
Standard Bank Malawi Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Standard Bank Malawi's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Bank Malawi'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 MWK0.00 mean?
Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) has a Net Current Asset Value of MWK0.00 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 Standard Bank Malawi and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Bank Malawi ranks #999999 out of 23 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Standard Bank Malawi's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Standard Bank Malawi's current Net Current Asset Value is MWK0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Bank Malawi ranks #999999 out of 23 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Standard Bank Malawi has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Bank Malawi's Net Current Asset Value compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Standard Bank Malawi ranks #999999 out of 23 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Standard Bank Malawi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 1.17. 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 Banks company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Banks companies is 1.17, based on 23 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 Standard Bank Malawi and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Bank Malawi's current Net Current Asset Value is MWK0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Bank Malawi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MWK1,923.23, compared to a current price of MWK3,999.42 — trading 108% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is MWK0.00. Standard Bank Malawi's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD), the current Net Current Asset Value is MWK0.00 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 Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Bank Malawi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MWK3,999.42 is trading 108% above its estimated GF Value™ of MWK1,923.23.
GuruFocus considers Standard Bank Malawi to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSW:STANDARD:
Net Current Asset Value: MWK0.00
GF Value™: MWK1,923.23 vs. price of MWK3,999.42 (108% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSW:STANDARD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Bank Malawi PLC provides banking services. Its business operations are divided into three segments Corporate and Investment Banking, Personal and Private Banking, Business and Commercial Banking, and Treasury and Capital Management. Services offered by the company include current accounts, savings, deposits, investment savings products, custody, debit cards, consumer loans, mortgages, internet banking, telephone banking, foreign exchange, commodities, debt securities, and equities trading, among others. Its branches are located across Malawi. The Bank offers its services to individual customers and small to medium-sized enterprises.
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