Candyking Holding AB (OSTO:CANDY) Net Current Asset Value: kr-87.11 (As of Mar. 2015)

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What is Candyking Holding AB Net Current Asset Value?

Candyking Holding AB OSTO:CANDY Net Current Asset Value is kr-87.11 as of Mar. 2015.

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).

Candyking Holding AB's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 was kr-87.11.

The historical rank and industry rank for Candyking Holding AB's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:CANDY's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 4.16
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.

Candyking Holding AB  (OSTO:CANDY) 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 Graham’s 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.


Candyking Holding AB Net Current Asset Value Related Terms


Candyking Holding AB Net Current Asset Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Candyking Holding AB'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.

Candyking Holding AB Net Current Asset Value Chart

Candyking Holding AB Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
Net Current Asset Value
0.00 -128.57 -88.13

Candyking Holding AB Quarterly Data
Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15
Net Current Asset Value Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -132.97 -134.73 -89.64 -88.13 -87.11

Candyking Holding AB Net Current Asset Value Competitor Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Candyking Holding AB'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.


Candyking Holding AB Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Candyking Holding AB's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Candyking Holding AB's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.



Candyking Holding AB Net Current Asset Value Calculation

Candyking Holding AB's Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

Net Current Asset Value Per Share(A: Dec. 2014 )
=(Total Current Assets-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(334.08-1223.343-0-0)/10.090
=-88.13

Candyking Holding AB's Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 is calculated as

Net Current Asset Value Per Share(Q: Mar. 2015 )
=(Total Current Assets-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(422.3-1301.2-0-0)/10.090
=-87.11

* 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 kr-87.11 mean?
Candyking Holding AB (OSTO:CANDY) has a Net Current Asset Value of kr-87.11 as of Mar. 2015. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Candyking Holding AB and its competitors.
Is Candyking Holding AB's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Candyking Holding AB's current Net Current Asset Value is kr-87.11.
How does Candyking Holding AB's Net Current Asset Value compare to competitors?
Candyking Holding AB's Net Current Asset Value of kr-87.11 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.16. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.16, based on 1,020 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 Candyking Holding AB and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Candyking Holding AB's current Net Current Asset Value is kr-87.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Candyking Holding AB stock overvalued right now?
Candyking Holding AB (OSTO:CANDY) has a current Net Current Asset Value of kr-87.11. The current Net Current Asset Value is kr-87.11. 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 Candyking Holding AB (OSTO:CANDY), the current Net Current Asset Value is kr-87.11 as of Mar. 2015. 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.

Candyking Holding AB Business Description

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Candyking Holding AB was founded in 1984. It is a supplier of pick & mix in the Nordic region, the UK and Ireland and has operations in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. Candyking's confectionery concept and brands are Candyking, Karamellkungen, Premiyum and Candyking Favourites.