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).
MTY Food Group's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was C$-58.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for MTY Food Group's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of MTY Food Group was 80.00. The lowest was 80.00. And the median was 80.00.
TSX:MTY's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: 9.95 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) 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.
MTY Food Group Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
MTY Food Group Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MTY Food Group'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.
TSX:MTY vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, MTY Food Group'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.
MTY Food Group Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MTY Food Group's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MTY Food Group'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 C$-58.19 mean?
MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) has a Net Current Asset Value of C$-58.19 as of Feb. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on MTY Food Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, MTY Food Group's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 80.00 to 80.00. According to the industry distribution chart, MTY Food Group ranks #999999 out of 71 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is MTY Food Group's Net Current Asset Value too high?
MTY Food Group's current Net Current Asset Value is C$-58.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 80.00 to a high of 80.00. Based on the distribution chart, MTY Food Group ranks #999999 out of 71 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MTY Food Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTY Food Group's Net Current Asset Value compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, MTY Food Group ranks #999999 out of 71 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places MTY Food Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 9.95. Historically, MTY Food Group's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 80.00 to 80.00 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 Restaurants company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Restaurants companies is 9.95, based on 71 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 MTY Food Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 9.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MTY Food Group's current Net Current Asset Value is C$-58.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTY Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.93, compared to a current price of C$33.75 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is C$-58.19. MTY Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY), the current Net Current Asset Value is C$-58.19 as of Feb. 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 MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTY Food Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$33.75 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.93.
GuruFocus considers MTY Food Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSX:MTY:
Net Current Asset Value: C$-58.19
GF Value™: C$47.93 vs. price of C$33.75 (29.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:MTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MTY Food Group Inc is a franchisor in the quick service and casual dining food industry. Its activities consist of franchising and operating corporate-owned locations as well as the sale of retail products under a multitude of banners. The company's operating segment is based on geographical regions namely Canada; and US & International, which earns maximum revenue. The company brands include Cafe Depot, Country Style, Croissant Plus, Cultures, Extremepita, Fabrika, Jus Jugo Juice, Koya Japan, ManchuWok, Muffin plus, Valentine, Van Houtte, Shushiman and others.
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