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).
Plains GP Holdings LP's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-127.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plains GP Holdings LP's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
PAGP's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 3.835 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Plains GP Holdings LP (NAS:PAGP) 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.
Plains GP Holdings LP Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Plains GP Holdings LP Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plains GP Holdings LP'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.
Plains GP Holdings LP Net Current Asset Value Chart
PAGP vs HESM, GLNG, INSW: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Plains GP Holdings LP'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.
Plains GP Holdings LP Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Plains GP Holdings LP's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plains GP Holdings LP'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 $-127.98 mean?
Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-127.98 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 Plains GP Holdings LP and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Plains GP Holdings LP ranks #999999 out of 296 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Plains GP Holdings LP's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Plains GP Holdings LP's current Net Current Asset Value is $-127.98. Based on the distribution chart, Plains GP Holdings LP ranks #999999 out of 296 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Plains GP Holdings LP has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plains GP Holdings LP's Net Current Asset Value compare to HESM and GLNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Plains GP Holdings LP ranks #999999 out of 296 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Plains GP Holdings LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.84. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Oil & Gas companies is 3.84, based on 296 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 Plains GP Holdings LP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plains GP Holdings LP's current Net Current Asset Value is $-127.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plains GP Holdings LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.56, compared to a current price of $24.43 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-127.98. Plains GP Holdings LP's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 11 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 Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-127.98 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 Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plains GP Holdings LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.43 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.56.
GuruFocus considers Plains GP Holdings LP to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PAGP:
Net Current Asset Value: $-127.98
GF Value™: $19.56 vs. price of $24.43 (24.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PAGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plains GP Holdings LP owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and provides logistics services for crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGL), and natural gas. The group manages its operations through two operating segments: Crude Oil segment operations generally consist of gathering and transporting crude oil using pipelines (including gathering systems), trucks, and, at times, on barges or railcars; and NGL segment operations involve NGL storage and terminalling from NGL assets located in the Southwestern United States. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Crude Oil segment. Its geographic markets are the United States and Canada. It generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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