Central Azucarera De TarlacPHS:CAT 78 Net Current Asset Value is ₱-1.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:CAT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱11.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,052 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks worse than 95056.94% 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).
Central Azucarera De Tarlac's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-1.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Azucarera De Tarlac'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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac was 33.27. The lowest was 3.05. And the median was 6.15.
PHS:CAT's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 4.095 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) 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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Net Current Asset Value Chart
PHS:CAT vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Central Azucarera De Tarlac'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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Azucarera De Tarlac'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 ₱-1.30 mean?
Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) has a Net Current Asset Value of ₱-1.30 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac and its competitors. Over the past decade, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.05 to 33.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #999999 out of 1052 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current Net Current Asset Value is ₱-1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.05 to a high of 33.27. Based on the distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #999999 out of 1052 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Central Azucarera De Tarlac has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Net Current Asset Value compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #999999 out of 1052 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Central Azucarera De Tarlac in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.10. Historically, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.05 to 33.27 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.10, based on 1,052 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current Net Current Asset Value is ₱-1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱11.94, compared to a current price of ₱9.96 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is ₱-1.30. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT), the current Net Current Asset Value is ₱-1.30 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱9.96 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱11.94.
GuruFocus considers Central Azucarera De Tarlac to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CAT:
Net Current Asset Value: ₱-1.30
GF Value™: ₱11.94 vs. price of ₱9.96 (16.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Inc is a company engaged in the business of sugar milling. It engages in the production of raw and refined sugar, alcohol, liquid carbon dioxide and yeast. It operates through the following segments: Sugar and by-Products, Real estate and Industrial services. The Sugar and by-Products segment involve the production of sugar and sugar by-products. Real estate and Industrial services include developing, leasing and selling real properties and other ancillary services. The Sugar and By-Products segment accounts majorly in the firm's revenue while it principally operates in the Philippines.
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