Staar Surgical CoSTAA -1.92%83 Net Current Asset Value is $4.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 13.37. GuruFocus rates STAA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Staar Surgical Co ranks worse than 60.25% 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).
Staar Surgical Co's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Staar Surgical Co's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
STAA'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.99 Med: 13.37 Max: 38.41
Current: 6.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Staar Surgical Co was 38.41. The lowest was 3.99. And the median was 13.37.
STAA's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 60.25% of 566
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 5.05
vs STAA: 6.56
Staar Surgical Co (NAS:STAA) 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.
Staar Surgical Co Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Staar Surgical Co Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Staar Surgical 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.
STAA vs BLFS, ATRC, KMTS: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Staar Surgical 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.
Staar Surgical Co Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Staar Surgical Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Staar Surgical 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 $4.29 mean?
Staar Surgical Co (STAA) has a Net Current Asset Value of $4.29 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 Staar Surgical Co and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 13.37. Over the past decade, Staar Surgical Co's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.99 to 38.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Staar Surgical Co ranks #341 out of 566 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Staar Surgical Co's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Staar Surgical Co's current Net Current Asset Value of $4.29 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 13.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.99 to a high of 38.41. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.05. Staar Surgical Co's value of $4.29 is 15% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Staar Surgical Co ranks #341 out of 566 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Staar Surgical Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Staar Surgical Co's Net Current Asset Value compare to BLFS and ATRC?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Staar Surgical Co ranks #341 out of 566 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Staar Surgical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.05. Staar Surgical Co's value of $4.29 is 15% below this benchmark. Historically, Staar Surgical Co's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.99 to 38.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.37 vs. the industry median of 5.05, Staar Surgical Co has consistently been below 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 5.05, based on 566 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. Staar Surgical Co's current Net Current Asset Value of $4.29 is 15% below 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 Staar Surgical Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Staar Surgical Co's current Net Current Asset Value is $4.29, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 13.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Staar Surgical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staar Surgical Co (STAA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.63, compared to a current price of $28.15 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $4.29, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 13.37 and 15% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 5.05. Staar Surgical Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Staar Surgical Co (STAA), the current Net Current Asset Value is $4.29 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 Staar Surgical Co (STAA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staar Surgical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.15 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.63.
GuruFocus considers Staar Surgical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STAA:
Net Current Asset Value: $4.29 (68% below median its 10-year median of 13.37)
GF Value™: $31.63 vs. price of $28.15 (11% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#341 of 566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STAA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Staar Surgical Co is a manufacturer of lenses. It designs, develops, manufactures, and sells implantable lenses for the eye and delivery systems used to deliver the lenses into the eye. The company offers two types of products: Implantable Collamer lenses (ICL), which are used in refractive surgery. The company generates almost all of its revenue from the sale of its ICL products. Geographically, the company generates key revenue from Foreign sales.
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