China Times Co (ROCO:8923) Net Current Asset Value: NT$4.80 (As of Dec. 2025) — 71% Above Median

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ROCO:8923 China Times Co Ltd ROCO:8923
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Price NT$19.00
GF Value NT$19.77
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What is China Times Co Net Current Asset Value?

China Times Co ROCO:8923 75 Net Current Asset Value is NT$4.80 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 2.81. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8923 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 536 Media - Diversified companies, China Times Co ranks worse than 61.75% 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).

China Times Co's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$4.80.

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

ROCO:8923' s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15   Med: 2.81   Max: 4.21
Current: 3.96

During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of China Times Co was 4.21. The lowest was 2.15. And the median was 2.81.

ROCO:8923's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than
61.75% of 536 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.875 vs ROCO:8923: 3.96

China Times Co  (ROCO:8923) 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.


China Times Co Net Current Asset Value Related Terms


China Times Co Net Current Asset Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Times Co'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.

China Times Co Net Current Asset Value Chart

China Times Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Current Asset Value
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China Times Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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ROCO:8923 vs NYT, WLY: Net Current Asset Value Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, China Times Co'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.


China Times Co Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China Times Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Times Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.


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China Times Co Net Current Asset Value Calculation

China Times Co's Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Current Asset Value Per Share(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Total Current Assets-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(572.668-426.902-0-0)/30.376
=4.80

China Times Co's Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Current Asset Value Per Share(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Total Current Assets-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(572.668-426.902-0-0)/30.376
=4.80

* 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 NT$4.80 mean?
China Times Co (ROCO:8923) has a Net Current Asset Value of NT$4.80 as of Dec. 2025. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on China Times Co and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 2.81. Over the past decade, China Times Co's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 2.15 to 4.21. According to the industry distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #331 out of 536 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is China Times Co's Net Current Asset Value too high?
China Times Co's current Net Current Asset Value of NT$4.80 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 2.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 4.21. Based on the distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #331 out of 536 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Times Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Times Co's Net Current Asset Value compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #331 out of 536 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places China Times Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 2.88. Historically, China Times Co's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 2.15 to 4.21 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Media - Diversified companies is 2.88, based on 536 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 China Times Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 2.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Times Co's current Net Current Asset Value is NT$4.80, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Times Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Times Co (ROCO:8923) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.77, compared to a current price of NT$19.00 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is NT$4.80, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 2.81. China Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 China Times Co (ROCO:8923), the current Net Current Asset Value is NT$4.80 as of Dec. 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 China Times Co (ROCO:8923) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Times Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$19.00 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.77. GuruFocus considers China Times Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8923:

  • Net Current Asset Value: NT$4.80 (71% above median its 10-year median of 2.81)
  • GF Value™: NT$19.77 vs. price of NT$19.00 (3.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Times Co Business Description

Address No. 240, Heping West Road, 1-7 Floor, Section 3, Wanhua District, Taipei, TWN, 108
China Times Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the publishing and distribution of books and magazines. Its activities mainly include editing, publishing, and wholesale distribution of books and magazines, as well as exhibition services.
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