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Step CoTSE:9795 +0.45%74 Net Current Asset Value is 円364.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 6.94. GuruFocus rates TSE:9795 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,368.76 (Fairly Valued). Among 119 Education companies, Step Co ranks worse than 63.03% 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).
Step Co's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円364.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for Step Co's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9795'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.79 Med: 6.94 Max: 46.23
Current: 6.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Step Co was 46.23. The lowest was 3.79. And the median was 6.94.
TSE:9795's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 63.03% of 119
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.95
vs TSE:9795: 6.15
Step Co (TSE:9795) 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.
Step Co Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Step Co Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Step 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.
TSE:9795 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Step 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.
Step Co Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Step Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Step 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364.92 mean?
Step Co (TSE:9795) has a Net Current Asset Value of 円364.92 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 Step Co and its competitors. This is 5158% above median its historical median of 6.94. Over the past decade, Step Co's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.79 to 46.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Step Co ranks #75 out of 119 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is Step Co's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Step Co's current Net Current Asset Value of 円364.92 is 5158% above median its 10-year median of 6.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.79 to a high of 46.23. Based on the distribution chart, Step Co ranks #75 out of 119 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Step Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Step Co's Net Current Asset Value compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Step Co ranks #75 out of 119 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Step Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.95. Historically, Step Co's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.79 to 46.23 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 an Education company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Education companies is 4.95, based on 119 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 Step Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Step Co's current Net Current Asset Value is 円364.92, which is 5158% above median its own 10-year median of 6.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Step Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co (TSE:9795) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,368.76, compared to a current price of 円2,245.00 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is 円364.92, which is 5158% above median its 10-year median of 6.94. Step Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 Step Co (TSE:9795), the current Net Current Asset Value is 円364.92 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 Step Co (TSE:9795) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,245.00 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,368.76.
GuruFocus considers Step Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9795:
Net Current Asset Value: 円364.92 (5158% above median its 10-year median of 6.94)
GF Value™: 円2,368.76 vs. price of 円2,245.00 (5.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9795 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Step Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of private preparatory schools. The company operates cram schools and after-school care facilities, and produces and edits educational materials, as well as prints and binds books. The company is engaged in providing high school entrance exam preparation courses, Teaching Materials Research Division produces manuscripts and original plates for teaching materials, academic programs, physical education, and shogi (Japanese chess), and other activities.
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