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Protagonist TherapeuticsPTGX -1.67%47 Net Current Asset Value is $8.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 125% above its 10-year median of 3.96. GuruFocus rates PTGX with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Biotechnology companies, Protagonist Therapeutics ranks worse than 81.72% 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).
Protagonist Therapeutics's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for Protagonist Therapeutics's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
PTGX'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34 Med: 3.96 Max: 15.22
Current: 14.97
During the past 12 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Protagonist Therapeutics was 15.22. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 3.96.
PTGX's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 81.72% of 941
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 4.98
vs PTGX: 14.97
Protagonist Therapeutics (NAS:PTGX) 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.
Protagonist Therapeutics Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Protagonist Therapeutics Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Protagonist Therapeutics'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.
Protagonist Therapeutics Net Current Asset Value Chart
PTGX vs IMVT, SYRE, MIRM: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Protagonist Therapeutics'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.
Protagonist Therapeutics Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Protagonist Therapeutics's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Protagonist Therapeutics'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 $8.90 mean?
Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) has a Net Current Asset Value of $8.90 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 Protagonist Therapeutics and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 3.96. Over the past decade, Protagonist Therapeutics' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.34 to 15.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Protagonist Therapeutics ranks #769 out of 941 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Protagonist Therapeutics' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Protagonist Therapeutics' current Net Current Asset Value of $8.90 is 125% above median its 10-year median of 3.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 15.22. The Biotechnology industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.98. Protagonist Therapeutics' value of $8.90 is 78.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Protagonist Therapeutics ranks #769 out of 941 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Protagonist Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Protagonist Therapeutics' Net Current Asset Value compare to IMVT and SYRE?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Protagonist Therapeutics ranks #769 out of 941 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Protagonist Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.98. Protagonist Therapeutics' value of $8.90 is 78.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Protagonist Therapeutics' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.34 to 15.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.96 vs. the industry median of 4.98, Protagonist Therapeutics has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Biotechnology companies is 4.98, based on 941 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. Protagonist Therapeutics's current Net Current Asset Value of $8.90 is 78.7% above the industry median. 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 Protagonist Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Protagonist Therapeutics's current Net Current Asset Value is $8.90, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 3.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Protagonist Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $65.22, compared to a current price of $133.20 — trading 104.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $8.90, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 3.96 and 78.7% above the Biotechnology industry median of 4.98. Protagonist Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX), the current Net Current Asset Value is $8.90 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 Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Protagonist Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $133.20 is trading 104.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $65.22.
GuruFocus considers Protagonist Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PTGX:
Net Current Asset Value: $8.90 (125% above median its 10-year median of 3.96)
GF Value™: $65.22 vs. price of $133.20 (104.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.7% above the Biotechnology median (#769 of 941)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PTGX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Protagonist Therapeutics Inc is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of peptide-based therapeutics using its proprietary technology platform. The company focuses on three therapeutic areas: inflammation and immunology, hematology, and metabolic diseases. Its pipeline includes clinical-stage and preclinical candidates such as rusfertide for polycythemia vera, icotrokinra for inflammatory diseases, and other programs targeting IL-17, obesity, and iron metabolism disorders, developed through internal research and strategic collaborations.
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