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).
Next Biometrics Group ASA's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-0.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Next Biometrics Group ASA's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Next Biometrics Group ASA was 16.25. The lowest was 1.24. And the median was 5.65.
OSTO:NEXTo's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 5.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTo) 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.
Next Biometrics Group ASA Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Next Biometrics Group ASA Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Next Biometrics Group ASA'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.
Next Biometrics Group ASA Net Current Asset Value Chart
OSTO:NEXTO vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Next Biometrics Group ASA'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.
Next Biometrics Group ASA Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Next Biometrics Group ASA's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Next Biometrics Group ASA'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 kr-0.52 mean?
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) has a Net Current Asset Value of kr-0.52 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA and its competitors. Over the past decade, Next Biometrics Group ASA's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.24 to 16.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #999999 out of 1845 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Next Biometrics Group ASA's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Next Biometrics Group ASA's current Net Current Asset Value is kr-0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 16.25. Based on the distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #999999 out of 1845 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Next Biometrics Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next Biometrics Group ASA's Net Current Asset Value compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #999999 out of 1845 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Next Biometrics Group ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.50. Historically, Next Biometrics Group ASA's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.24 to 16.25 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Hardware companies is 5.50, based on 1,845 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Next Biometrics Group ASA's current Net Current Asset Value is kr-0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next Biometrics Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) has a current Net Current Asset Value of kr-0.52. The stock's GF Value™ is kr68.00, compared to a current price of kr9.64 — trading 85.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is kr-0.52. Next Biometrics Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO), the current Net Current Asset Value is kr-0.52 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next Biometrics Group ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr9.64 is trading 85.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr68.00.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:NEXTO:
Net Current Asset Value: kr-0.52
GF Value™: kr68.00 vs. price of kr9.64 (85.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:NEXTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Next Biometrics Group ASA provides fingerprint sensor technology and products. The company's products are utilized for Smart Card, Government ID, Access control, Notebook, and others. The company's products include smart card solutions, fingerprint sensor modules, fingerprint readers, Aadhar products, Software DevKits, and Hardware DevKits. The company has one operating segment namely; Fingerprint sensor Technology. The company's Geographic customer base consists of Asia (Japan and India), Europe (France and Germany) and North America.
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