PBF EnergyPBF +1.03%63 Net Current Asset Value is $-28.46 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PBF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 296 Oil & Gas companies, PBF Energy ranks worse than 337837.5% 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).
PBF Energy's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-28.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for PBF Energy's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
PBF'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.
PBF Energy (NYSE:PBF) 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.
PBF Energy Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
PBF Energy Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PBF Energy'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.
PBF vs IEP, DK, PARR: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, PBF Energy'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.
PBF Energy Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, PBF Energy's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PBF Energy'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 $-28.46 mean?
PBF Energy (PBF) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-28.46 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 PBF Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PBF Energy ranks #999999 out of 296 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is PBF Energy's Net Current Asset Value too high?
PBF Energy's current Net Current Asset Value is $-28.46. Based on the distribution chart, PBF Energy ranks #999999 out of 296 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PBF Energy has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBF Energy's Net Current Asset Value compare to IEP and DK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PBF Energy ranks #999999 out of 296 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places PBF Energy 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 PBF Energy 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. PBF Energy's current Net Current Asset Value is $-28.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBF Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBF Energy (PBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.57, compared to a current price of $48.54 — trading 44.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-28.46. PBF Energy's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 PBF Energy (PBF), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-28.46 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 PBF Energy (PBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBF Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $48.54 is trading 44.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.57.
GuruFocus considers PBF Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PBF:
Net Current Asset Value: $-28.46
GF Value™: $33.57 vs. price of $48.54 (44.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PBF Energy Inc is an independent petroleum refiner and supplier of unbranded transportation fuels, heating oil, petrochemical feedstocks, lubricants, and other petroleum products in the United States. The company owns refineries in Delaware, Ohio, New Jersey, California, and Louisiana. The Company operates in two reportable business segments: Refining and Logistics. The Company's oil refineries are all engaged in the refining of crude oil and other feedstocks into petroleum products and are aggregated into the Refining segment. PBFX operates logistics assets such as crude oil and refined products terminals, pipelines, and storage facilities. The Logistics segment consists solely of PBFX's operations.
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