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The Standard GroupNAI:SGL 42 Net Current Asset Value is KES-50.14 as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:SGL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of KES3.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 539 Media - Diversified companies, The Standard Group ranks worse than 185528.57% 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).
The Standard Group's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was KES-50.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Standard Group's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:SGL's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 2.94 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) 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.
The Standard Group Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
The Standard Group Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Standard 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.
NAI:SGL vs NYT, WLY: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, The Standard 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.
The Standard Group Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Standard Group's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Standard 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 KES-50.14 mean?
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) has a Net Current Asset Value of KES-50.14 as of Jun. 2025. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on The Standard Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #999999 out of 539 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is The Standard Group's Net Current Asset Value too high?
The Standard Group's current Net Current Asset Value is KES-50.14. Based on the distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #999999 out of 539 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Standard Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Standard Group's Net Current Asset Value compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #999999 out of 539 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places The Standard Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 2.94. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Media - Diversified companies is 2.94, based on 539 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 The Standard Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 2.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Standard Group's current Net Current Asset Value is KES-50.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Standard Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.41, compared to a current price of KES6.18 — trading 81.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is KES-50.14. The Standard Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL), the current Net Current Asset Value is KES-50.14 as of Jun. 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES6.18 is trading 81.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.41.
GuruFocus considers The Standard Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SGL:
Net Current Asset Value: KES-50.14
GF Value™: KES3.41 vs. price of KES6.18 (81.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:SGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Standard Group PLC is a multimedia media company in Kenya. The company gathers and shares information through print, Television, Radio, and Digital Media. The company provides a wide range of media products: print titles like The Standard, The Nairobian, and The Standard Courier; radio stations including Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; TV channels such as KTN Home, KTN News, BTV, and KTN Farmers TV; and digital services like the E-paper, Reader Revenue, Standardmedia. co.ke, Digger Classifieds, and Value Added Services. The segments of the company are Print and Broadcast.
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