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New Oriental Education & Technology GroupNWOEF 59 Net Current Asset Value is $0.80 as of Feb. 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 7.89. GuruFocus rates NWOEF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 119 Education companies, New Oriental Education & Technology Group ranks worse than 64.71% 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).
NWOEF'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03 Med: 7.89 Max: 1210.8
Current: 6.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of New Oriental Education & Technology Group was 1210.80. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 7.89.
NWOEF's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 64.71% of 119
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.93
vs NWOEF: 6.19
New Oriental Education & Technology Group (OTCPK:NWOEF) 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.
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
* 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.
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Net Current Asset Value Chart
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Annual Data
NWOEF vs TAL, LAUR, GHC: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, New Oriental Education & Technology 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.
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, New Oriental Education & Technology Group's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New Oriental Education & Technology 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 $0.80 mean?
New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NWOEF) has a Net Current Asset Value of $0.80 as of Feb. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on New Oriental Education & Technology Group and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 7.89. Over the past decade, New Oriental Education & Technology Group's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.03 to 1,210.80. According to the industry distribution chart, New Oriental Education & Technology Group ranks #77 out of 119 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is New Oriental Education & Technology Group's Net Current Asset Value too high?
New Oriental Education & Technology Group's current Net Current Asset Value of $0.80 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 7.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 1,210.80. The Education industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.93. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's value of $0.80 is 83.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Oriental Education & Technology Group ranks #77 out of 119 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, New Oriental Education & Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Oriental Education & Technology Group's Net Current Asset Value compare to TAL and LAUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, New Oriental Education & Technology Group ranks #77 out of 119 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places New Oriental Education & Technology Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.93. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's value of $0.80 is 83.8% below this benchmark. Historically, New Oriental Education & Technology Group's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.03 to 1,210.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.89 vs. the industry median of 4.93, New Oriental Education & Technology Group has consistently been below the industry average. 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 Education company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Education companies is 4.93, based on 119 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. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's current Net Current Asset Value of $0.80 is 83.8% below the industry median. 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 New Oriental Education & Technology Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's current Net Current Asset Value is $0.80, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 7.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Oriental Education & Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NWOEF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.51, compared to a current price of $4.52 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $0.80, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 7.89 and 83.8% below the Education industry median of 4.93. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 1 warning sign 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 New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NWOEF), the current Net Current Asset Value is $0.80 as of Feb. 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 New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NWOEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Oriental Education & Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.52 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.51.
GuruFocus considers New Oriental Education & Technology Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NWOEF:
Net Current Asset Value: $0.80 (90% below median its 10-year median of 7.89)
GF Value™: $7.51 vs. price of $4.52 (39.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.8% below the Education median (#77 of 119)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NWOEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Business Description
New Oriental Education & Technology is a prominent private education provider in China, offering a wide array of educational services. These include overseas test preparation and consulting services, high school academic tutoring, nonacademic tutoring, and intelligent learning systems and devices. Additionally, the company holds a 57% ownership stake in East Buy, a leading player in the livestreaming e-commerce market.
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