Utility (TSX:UTC.C) Net Current Asset Value: C$-4.95 (As of Nov. 2017)


What is Utility Net Current Asset Value?

Utility TSX:UTC.C Net Current Asset Value is C$-4.95 as of Nov. 2017.

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).

Utility's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2017 was C$-4.95.

The historical rank and industry rank for Utility's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:UTC.C's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 3.245
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.

Utility  (TSX:UTC.C) 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 Graham’s 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.


Utility Net Current Asset Value Related Terms


Utility Net Current Asset Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Utility'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.

Utility Net Current Asset Value Chart

Utility Annual Data
Trend May08 May09 May10 May11 May12 May13 May14 May15 May16 May17
Net Current Asset Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.40 -4.43 27.06 24.61 28.42

Utility Semi-Annual Data
May08 Nov08 May09 Nov09 May10 Nov10 May11 Nov11 May12 Nov12 May13 Nov13 May14 Nov14 May15 Nov15 May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17
Net Current Asset Value Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.40 24.61 25.76 28.42 -4.95

TSX:UTC.C vs PHCF: Net Current Asset Value Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Utility'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.


Utility Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Utility's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Utility's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.



Utility Net Current Asset Value Calculation

Utility's Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) per share for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2017 is calculated as

Net Current Asset Value Per Share(A: May. 2017 )
=(Total Current Assets-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(56.531-8.526-0-0)/1.689
=28.42

Utility's Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) per share for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2017 is calculated as

Net Current Asset Value Per Share(Q: Nov. 2017 )
=(Total Current Assets-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.419-8.776-0-0)/1.689
=-4.95

* 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$-4.95 mean?
Utility (TSX:UTC.C) has a Net Current Asset Value of C$-4.95 as of Nov. 2017. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Utility and its competitors.
Is Utility's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Utility's current Net Current Asset Value is C$-4.95.
How does Utility's Net Current Asset Value compare to PHCF?
Utility's Net Current Asset Value of C$-4.95 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.25. 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 Asset Management company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Asset Management companies is 3.25, based on 370 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 Utility and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Utility's current Net Current Asset Value is C$-4.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Utility stock overvalued right now?
Utility (TSX:UTC.C) has a current Net Current Asset Value of C$-4.95. The current Net Current Asset Value is C$-4.95. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Utility (TSX:UTC.C), the current Net Current Asset Value is C$-4.95 as of Nov. 2017. 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.

Utility Business Description

Address 40 King Street West, P.O. Box 4085, Scotia Plaza, 26th Floor, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5W 2X6
Utility Corp is a mutual fund corporation. The company holds a diversified investment portfolio (the Portfolio) of common shares (the Portfolio Shares) of selected Canadian electrical, power and utility and telecommunication companies in order to provide investors (the Shareholders) with a stable monthly dividend stream and capital appreciation potential.