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Maruzen CHI Holdings CoTSE:3159 64 Net Current Asset Value is 円191.37 as of Jan. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 4.85. GuruFocus rates TSE:3159 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円380.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 558 Retail - Cyclical companies, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co ranks better than 69.18% 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).
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円191.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3159'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75 Med: 4.85 Max: 28.42
Current: 1.83
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Maruzen CHI Holdings Co was 28.42. The lowest was 1.75. And the median was 4.85.
TSE:3159's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked better than 69.18% of 558
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.08
vs TSE:3159: 1.83
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159) 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.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maruzen CHI Holdings 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.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co Net Current Asset Value Chart
TSE:3159 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Maruzen CHI Holdings 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.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maruzen CHI Holdings 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191.37 mean?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159) has a Net Current Asset Value of 円191.37 as of Jan. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Maruzen CHI Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 3846% above median its historical median of 4.85. Over the past decade, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.75 to 28.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co ranks #172 out of 558 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's current Net Current Asset Value of 円191.37 is 3846% above median its 10-year median of 4.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 28.42. Based on the distribution chart, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co ranks #172 out of 558 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Net Current Asset Value compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co ranks #172 out of 558 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This puts Maruzen CHI Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.08. Historically, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 1.75 to 28.42 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.08, based on 558 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 Maruzen CHI Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's current Net Current Asset Value is 円191.37, which is 3846% above median its own 10-year median of 4.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maruzen CHI Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円380.23, compared to a current price of 円365.00 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is 円191.37, which is 3846% above median its 10-year median of 4.85. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159), the current Net Current Asset Value is 円191.37 as of Jan. 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 Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円365.00 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円380.23.
GuruFocus considers Maruzen CHI Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3159:
Net Current Asset Value: 円191.37 (3846% above median its 10-year median of 4.85)
GF Value™: 円380.23 vs. price of 円365.00 (4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3159 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the sale of books and magazines and academic information. The company also undertakes library management consignment work and administrative agency of educational facilities such as libraries, design and supervision of construction work, the publishing business of books, and magazine.
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