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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).
Ellington Financial's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ellington Financial's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
STU:1EL's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the REITs industry.
Industry Median: 7.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Ellington Financial (STU:1EL) 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.
Ellington Financial Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Ellington Financial Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ellington Financial'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.
STU:1EL vs ARI, ORC, LADR: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Ellington Financial'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.
Ellington Financial Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Ellington Financial's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ellington Financial'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 €0.00 mean?
Ellington Financial (STU:1EL) has a Net Current Asset Value of €0.00 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 Ellington Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ellington Financial ranks #999999 out of 105 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Ellington Financial's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Ellington Financial's current Net Current Asset Value is €0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Ellington Financial ranks #999999 out of 105 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ellington Financial has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ellington Financial's Net Current Asset Value compare to ARI and ORC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Ellington Financial ranks #999999 out of 105 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Ellington Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 7.70. 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 REITs company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among REITs companies is 7.70, based on 105 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 Ellington Financial and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 7.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ellington Financial's current Net Current Asset Value is €0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ellington Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ellington Financial (STU:1EL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.01, compared to a current price of €11.85 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is €0.00. Ellington Financial's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Ellington Financial (STU:1EL), the current Net Current Asset Value is €0.00 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 Ellington Financial (STU:1EL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ellington Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.85 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.01.
GuruFocus considers Ellington Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:1EL:
Net Current Asset Value: €0.00
GF Value™: €10.01 vs. price of €11.85 (18.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1EL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ellington Financial Inc is a specialty finance company. Its primary investment objective is to generate attractive, risk-adjusted total returns for its shareholders by making investments. The company has two reportable segments; The Investment Portfolio Segment is focused on investing in a diverse array of financial assets, including residential and commercial mortgage loans, residential mortgage-backed securities, non-mortgage- and mortgage-related derivatives, debt and equity investments in loan origination companies, and other strategic investments, and The Longbridge Segment is focused on the origination and servicing of reverse mortgage loans. It acquires reverse mortgage loans both through its origination activities and through secondary market purchases.
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