BASF IndiaNSE:BASF -0.64%78 Net Current Asset Value is ₹634.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 9.63. GuruFocus rates NSE:BASF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4,349.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Chemicals companies, BASF India ranks worse than 53.59% 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).
BASF India's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹634.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for BASF India's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BASF'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.07 Med: 9.63 Max: 999.21
Current: 5.73
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of BASF India was 999.21. The lowest was 5.07. And the median was 9.63.
NSE:BASF's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 53.59% of 946
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.245
vs NSE:BASF: 5.73
BASF India (NSE:BASF) 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.
BASF India Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
BASF India Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BASF India'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.
NSE:BASF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, BASF India'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.
BASF India Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, BASF India's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BASF India'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 ₹634.62 mean?
BASF India (NSE:BASF) has a Net Current Asset Value of ₹634.62 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 BASF India and its competitors. This is 6490% above median its historical median of 9.63. Over the past decade, BASF India's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 5.07 to 999.21. According to the industry distribution chart, BASF India ranks #507 out of 946 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is BASF India's Net Current Asset Value too high?
BASF India's current Net Current Asset Value of ₹634.62 is 6490% above median its 10-year median of 9.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.07 to a high of 999.21. Based on the distribution chart, BASF India ranks #507 out of 946 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BASF India has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BASF India's Net Current Asset Value compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, BASF India ranks #507 out of 946 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places BASF India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.25. Historically, BASF India's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 5.07 to 999.21 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 5.25, based on 946 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 BASF India and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BASF India's current Net Current Asset Value is ₹634.62, which is 6490% above median its own 10-year median of 9.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BASF India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BASF India (NSE:BASF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,349.46, compared to a current price of ₹3,640.80 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is ₹634.62, which is 6490% above median its 10-year median of 9.63. BASF India's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 BASF India (NSE:BASF), the current Net Current Asset Value is ₹634.62 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 BASF India (NSE:BASF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BASF India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹3,640.80 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,349.46.
GuruFocus considers BASF India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BASF:
Net Current Asset Value: ₹634.62 (6490% above median its 10-year median of 9.63)
GF Value™: ₹4,349.46 vs. price of ₹3,640.80 (16.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BASF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BASF India Ltd is a subsidiary of BASF SE, and the company manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. Its segments include the Materials segment produces raw materials for plastics and auto components as well as related consumer products. The industrial solutions segment supplies chemicals for paint, stationery goods, plastic production, and mining. The agricultural solutions segment sells pesticides. The surface technologies segment sells chemicals for coatings, construction, and chemical production. The nutrition and care segment sells ingredients for personal care, cleaning, and nutrition. Chemicals segment supplies intermediates for the petrochemical and pharmaceutical end markets. Other segment includes activities that are not allocated to any of the continued operating divisions.
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