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).
SPI Energy Co's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was $-4.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for SPI Energy Co's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
SPIEF's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 9.05 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
SPI Energy Co (OTCPK:SPIEF) 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.
SPI Energy Co Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
SPI Energy Co Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SPI Energy 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.
SPIEF vs ISUN, SUNW, PEGY: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, SPI Energy 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.
SPI Energy Co Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SPI Energy Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SPI Energy Co'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 $-4.32 mean?
SPI Energy Co (SPIEF) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-4.32 as of Sep. 2023. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on SPI Energy Co and its competitors.
Is SPI Energy Co's Net Current Asset Value too high?
SPI Energy Co's current Net Current Asset Value is $-4.32. Overall, SPI Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SPI Energy Co's Net Current Asset Value compare to ISUN and SUNW?
SPI Energy Co's Net Current Asset Value of $-4.32 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 9.05. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Semiconductors companies is 9.05, based on 720 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 SPI Energy Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 9.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SPI Energy Co's current Net Current Asset Value is $-4.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SPI Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
SPI Energy Co (SPIEF) has a current Net Current Asset Value of $-4.32. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-4.32. SPI Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 SPI Energy Co (SPIEF), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-4.32 as of Sep. 2023. 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.
SPI Energy Co Ltd is a renewable energy company and provider of solar storage and electric vehicle (EV) solutions. The company has three core divisions: SolarJuice residential solar, the commercial solar division comprised of SPI Solar and Orange Power, and the Edisonfuture/Phoenix Motor EV division. Geographically, it has a presence in North America, Australia, Asia and Europe.
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