Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co (TPE:2027) Net Current Asset Value: NT$4.18 (As of Dec. 2025) — 48% Below Median

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TPE:2027 Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Ltd TPE:2027
81 GF Score
Price NT$40.65
GF Value NT$42.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Net Current Asset Value?

Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co TPE:2027 -0.85% 81 Net Current Asset Value is NT$4.18 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 8.07. GuruFocus rates TPE:2027 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 369 Steel companies, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co ranks worse than 82.66% 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).

Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$4.18.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2027' s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.77   Med: 8.07   Max: 11.64
Current: 9.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co was 11.64. The lowest was 4.77. And the median was 8.07.

TPE:2027's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than
82.66% of 369 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.93 vs TPE:2027: 9.72

Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co  (TPE:2027) 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.


Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Net Current Asset Value Related Terms


Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Net Current Asset Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ta Chen Stainless Pipe 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.

Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Net Current Asset Value Chart

Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Current Asset Value
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Ta Chen Stainless Pipe 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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TPE:2027 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Current Asset Value Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe 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.


Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.


TPE:2027
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Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Net Current Asset Value Calculation

Ta Chen Stainless Pipe 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)
=(88298.24-65000.463-13472.488-0)/2352.239
=4.18

Ta Chen Stainless Pipe 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)
=(88298.24-65000.463-13472.488-0)/2352.239
=4.18

* 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$4.18 mean?
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co (TPE:2027) has a Net Current Asset Value of NT$4.18 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 Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 8.07. Over the past decade, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 4.77 to 11.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co ranks #305 out of 369 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's current Net Current Asset Value of NT$4.18 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 8.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.77 to a high of 11.64. Based on the distribution chart, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co ranks #305 out of 369 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Net Current Asset Value compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co ranks #305 out of 369 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 2.93. Historically, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 4.77 to 11.64 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 Steel company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Steel companies is 2.93, based on 369 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 Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's current Net Current Asset Value is NT$4.18, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 8.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co (TPE:2027) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.90, compared to a current price of NT$40.65 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is NT$4.18, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 8.07. Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co (TPE:2027), the current Net Current Asset Value is NT$4.18 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 Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co (TPE:2027) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$40.65 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.90. GuruFocus considers Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2027:

  • Net Current Asset Value: NT$4.18 (48% below median its 10-year median of 8.07)
  • GF Value™: NT$42.90 vs. price of NT$40.65 (5.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2027 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Business Description

Address Hsin-Tien 2nd Street, No. 125, Hsin-Tien, Jeng-Teh, Tainan, TWN
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and selling of stainless steel pipes and stainless steel pipe fittings, stainless steel plates, as well as the manufacturing and sale of venetian blinds. It is also engaged in the manufacturing and selling of aluminum products and the sale of screws and nuts. The Group's operating segments are: Stainless steel and aluminum, Aluminum manufacturing, Screws and nuts, and Curtain and decorations. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Stainless steel and aluminum segment, which offers stainless steel pipes, stainless steel pipe fittings, as well as stainless steel plates (rolls), bars, and aluminum products. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from the USA, followed by Taiwan and other markets.
81GF Score

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