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KikkomanTSE:2801 +0.71%92 Net Current Asset Value is 円170.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 15.22. GuruFocus rates TSE:2801 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,978.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kikkoman ranks worse than 76.89% 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).
Kikkoman's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円170.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kikkoman's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2801'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.28 Med: 15.22 Max: 33.72
Current: 9.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Kikkoman was 33.72. The lowest was 8.28. And the median was 15.22.
TSE:2801's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 76.89% of 1056
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.195
vs TSE:2801: 9.56
Kikkoman (TSE:2801) 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.
Kikkoman Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Kikkoman Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kikkoman'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.
TSE:2801 vs KHC, GIS: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kikkoman'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.
Kikkoman Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kikkoman's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kikkoman'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170.70 mean?
Kikkoman (TSE:2801) has a Net Current Asset Value of 円170.70 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 Kikkoman and its competitors. This is 1022% above median its historical median of 15.22. Over the past decade, Kikkoman's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 8.28 to 33.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #812 out of 1056 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is Kikkoman's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Kikkoman's current Net Current Asset Value of 円170.70 is 1022% above median its 10-year median of 15.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.28 to a high of 33.72. Based on the distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #812 out of 1056 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kikkoman has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kikkoman's Net Current Asset Value compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #812 out of 1056 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Kikkoman in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.20. Historically, Kikkoman's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 8.28 to 33.72 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.20, based on 1,056 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 Kikkoman and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kikkoman's current Net Current Asset Value is 円170.70, which is 1022% above median its own 10-year median of 15.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kikkoman stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikkoman (TSE:2801) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,978.30, compared to a current price of 円1,632.00 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is 円170.70, which is 1022% above median its 10-year median of 15.22. Kikkoman's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Kikkoman (TSE:2801), the current Net Current Asset Value is 円170.70 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 Kikkoman (TSE:2801) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikkoman stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,632.00 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,978.30.
GuruFocus considers Kikkoman to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2801:
Net Current Asset Value: 円170.70 (1022% above median its 10-year median of 15.22)
GF Value™: 円1,978.30 vs. price of 円1,632.00 (17.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2801 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kikkoman was founded in 1917 following the merger of eight family-owned companies in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is the largest soy sauce manufacturer in Japan and the US. Domestically, it sells a broad range of food and beverage products, including but not limited to soy sauce, soy milk, licensed Del Monte products, and liquor. Kikkoman's products are shipped to over 100 countries with eight global production plants across the US, Asia, Europe, and South America. Apart from food manufacturing, Kikkoman also operates a wholesale business that resells Asian foods globally.
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