LSB IndustriesSTU:LS3 59 Net Current Asset Value is €-3.94 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LS3 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 947 Chemicals companies, LSB Industries ranks worse than 105596.52% 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).
LSB Industries's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-3.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSB Industries's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LS3's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 5.18 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) 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.
LSB Industries Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
LSB Industries Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSB Industries'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:LS3 vs ASPI, WLKP, ASIX: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LSB Industries's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSB Industries'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 €-3.94 mean?
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) has a Net Current Asset Value of €-3.94 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 LSB Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #999999 out of 947 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is LSB Industries' Net Current Asset Value too high?
LSB Industries' current Net Current Asset Value is €-3.94. Based on the distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #999999 out of 947 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LSB Industries has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSB Industries' Net Current Asset Value compare to ASPI and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #999999 out of 947 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places LSB Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.18. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Chemicals companies is 5.18, based on 947 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 LSB Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSB Industries's current Net Current Asset Value is €-3.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSB Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries (STU:LS3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.26, compared to a current price of €9.35 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is €-3.94. LSB Industries' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3), the current Net Current Asset Value is €-3.94 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.35 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.26.
GuruFocus considers LSB Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LS3:
Net Current Asset Value: €-3.94
GF Value™: €8.26 vs. price of €9.35 (13.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSB Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products in the United States. The company manufactures and sells chemical products for the agricultural and industrial sectors. Its products include ammonia, fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (AN and HDAN), and urea ammonia nitrate (UAN) for agricultural applications; high purity and commercial grade ammonia, sulfuric acids, concentrated, blended, and regular nitric acid, mixed nitrating acids, carbon dioxide, and diesel exhaust fluid for industrial applications; and industrial grade AN (LDAN) and AN solutions for mining applications. Its products are sold through distributors and directly to end customers throughout the United States and other parts of North America.
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