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Paradeep PhosphatesNSE:PARADEEP -0.18%85 Net Current Asset Value is ₹2.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 103.50. GuruFocus rates NSE:PARADEEP with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹235.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 164 Agriculture companies, Paradeep Phosphates ranks worse than 94.51% 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).
Paradeep Phosphates's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paradeep Phosphates's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PARADEEP'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.83 Med: 103.5 Max: 154.16
Current: 67.03
During the past 8 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Paradeep Phosphates was 154.16. The lowest was 52.83. And the median was 103.50.
NSE:PARADEEP's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 94.51% of 164
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 3.295
vs NSE:PARADEEP: 67.03
Paradeep Phosphates (NSE:PARADEEP) 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.
Paradeep Phosphates Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Paradeep Phosphates Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paradeep Phosphates'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:PARADEEP vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Paradeep Phosphates'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.
Paradeep Phosphates Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Paradeep Phosphates's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paradeep Phosphates'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 ₹2.03 mean?
Paradeep Phosphates (NSE:PARADEEP) has a Net Current Asset Value of ₹2.03 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 Paradeep Phosphates and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 103.50. Over the past decade, Paradeep Phosphates' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 52.83 to 154.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Paradeep Phosphates ranks #155 out of 164 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 94.5%.
Is Paradeep Phosphates' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Paradeep Phosphates' current Net Current Asset Value of ₹2.03 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 103.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.83 to a high of 154.16. Based on the distribution chart, Paradeep Phosphates ranks #155 out of 164 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Paradeep Phosphates has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paradeep Phosphates' Net Current Asset Value compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Paradeep Phosphates ranks #155 out of 164 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Paradeep Phosphates in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.30. Historically, Paradeep Phosphates' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 52.83 to 154.16 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Agriculture companies is 3.30, based on 164 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 Paradeep Phosphates and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paradeep Phosphates's current Net Current Asset Value is ₹2.03, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 103.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paradeep Phosphates stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paradeep Phosphates (NSE:PARADEEP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹235.29, compared to a current price of ₹136.07 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is ₹2.03, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 103.50. Paradeep Phosphates' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 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 Paradeep Phosphates (NSE:PARADEEP), the current Net Current Asset Value is ₹2.03 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 Paradeep Phosphates (NSE:PARADEEP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paradeep Phosphates stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹136.07 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹235.29.
GuruFocus considers Paradeep Phosphates to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PARADEEP:
Net Current Asset Value: ₹2.03 (98% below median its 10-year median of 103.50)
GF Value™: ₹235.29 vs. price of ₹136.07 (42.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PARADEEP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paradeep Phosphates Ltd is a producer of phosphatic fertilizers. Its portfolio spans a broad range of NPK grades, DAP, Urea, and MOP, along with other solutions such as nano fertilisers and crop-specific formulations, supporting sustainable, efficient, and high-yield farming practices. The products are marketed under brands such as Jai Kisaan and Navratna. In addition, the company also offers gypsum, HFSA, sulphuric acid, and ammonia as part of its industrial offerings. Its business activity falls within a single operating segment, Fertilizers and Other Trading Materials.
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