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Nippon Dry-Chemical CoTSE:1909 74 Net Current Asset Value is 円501.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 2.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:1909 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,034.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 625 Business Services companies, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co ranks worse than 70.4% 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).
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円501.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1909'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.81 Med: 2.69 Max: 11.11
Current: 7.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Nippon Dry-Chemical Co was 11.11. The lowest was 1.81. And the median was 2.69.
TSE:1909's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 70.4% of 625
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.72
vs TSE:1909: 7.35
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co (TSE:1909) 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.
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Dry-Chemical 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.
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Net Current Asset Value Chart
TSE:1909 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Nippon Dry-Chemical 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.
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Dry-Chemical 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 円501.80 mean?
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co (TSE:1909) has a Net Current Asset Value of 円501.80 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 Nippon Dry-Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 18554% above median its historical median of 2.69. Over the past decade, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.81 to 11.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co ranks #440 out of 625 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's current Net Current Asset Value of 円501.80 is 18554% above median its 10-year median of 2.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 11.11. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co ranks #440 out of 625 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's Net Current Asset Value compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co ranks #440 out of 625 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Nippon Dry-Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.72. Historically, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.81 to 11.11 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Business Services companies is 3.72, based on 625 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 Nippon Dry-Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's current Net Current Asset Value is 円501.80, which is 18554% above median its own 10-year median of 2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Dry-Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co (TSE:1909) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,034.75, compared to a current price of 円3,690.00 — trading 256.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is 円501.80, which is 18554% above median its 10-year median of 2.69. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Nippon Dry-Chemical Co (TSE:1909), the current Net Current Asset Value is 円501.80 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 Nippon Dry-Chemical Co (TSE:1909) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,690.00 is trading 256.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,034.75.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Dry-Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1909:
Net Current Asset Value: 円501.80 (18554% above median its 10-year median of 2.69)
GF Value™: 円1,034.75 vs. price of 円3,690.00 (256.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1909 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Ltd designs, manufactures, sells, and installs fire extinguishing equipment, fire engines and security systems in Japan. The company offers sprinkler systems; drencher equipment; sprinkler systems for apartment buildings; automatic fire alarm systems; water ejector sprinkler systems; indoor/outdoor hydrants; tunnel disaster prevention systems; and consolidated water pipes among other products.
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