PLFRF (Palfinger AG) Net Current Asset Value: $-10.27 (As of Jun. 2025)


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Price $40.25
GF Value $30.56
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What is Palfinger AG Net Current Asset Value?

Palfinger AG PLFRF 87 Net Current Asset Value is $-10.27 as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates PLFRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 143 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Palfinger AG ranks worse than 699300% 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).

Palfinger AG's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was $-10.27.

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

PLFRF's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Industry Median: 3.71
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.

Palfinger AG  (OTCPK:PLFRF) 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.


Palfinger AG Net Current Asset Value Related Terms


Palfinger AG Net Current Asset Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Palfinger AG'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.

Palfinger AG Net Current Asset Value Chart

Palfinger AG Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Net Current Asset Value
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Palfinger AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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PLFRF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Net Current Asset Value Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Palfinger AG'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.


Palfinger AG Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Palfinger AG's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Palfinger AG's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.


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Palfinger AG Net Current Asset Value Calculation

Palfinger AG's Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Net Current Asset Value Per Share(A: Dec. 2024 )
=(Total Current Assets-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1169.669-1446.553-56.867-0)/34.767
=-9.60

Palfinger AG's Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Net Current Asset Value Per Share(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Total Current Assets-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1263.725-1559.484-61.424-0)/34.767
=-10.27

* 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 $-10.27 mean?
Palfinger AG (PLFRF) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-10.27 as of Jun. 2025. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Palfinger AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #999999 out of 143 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Is Palfinger AG's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Palfinger AG's current Net Current Asset Value is $-10.27. Based on the distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #999999 out of 143 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Palfinger AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palfinger AG's Net Current Asset Value compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #999999 out of 143 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Palfinger AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.71. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 3.71, based on 143 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 Palfinger AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palfinger AG's current Net Current Asset Value is $-10.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palfinger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG (PLFRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.56, compared to a current price of $40.25 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-10.27. Palfinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-10.27 as of Jun. 2025. 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.25 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.56. GuruFocus considers Palfinger AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLFRF:

  • Net Current Asset Value: $-10.27
  • GF Value™: $30.56 vs. price of $40.25 (31.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PLFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Palfinger AG Business Description

Address Lamprechtshausener Bundesstrasse 8, Bergheim, AUT, 5101
Palfinger AG is an Austrian manufacturing company that offers cranes, forklifts, truck bodies, and lifting equipment for land and water vehicles. Palfinger has two operating segments: Sales & Service and Operations. Segment sales & service comprises the sales and service units. The segment operations comprise the production sites and the respective production share of the company. It earns the majority of revenue from the sales & service segment. Its geographical segments include Europe, Middle East, & Africa; North America; Latin America; Eurasia; Asia-Pacific; and Marine. Business in Europe, the Middle East, & the Africa region generates the majority of the company's revenue.
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