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PLS Plantations BhdXKLS:9695 39 Net Current Asset Value is RM-0.29 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9695 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,052 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PLS Plantations Bhd ranks worse than 95056.94% 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).
PLS Plantations Bhd's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLS Plantations Bhd's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9695's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 4.16 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) 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.
PLS Plantations Bhd Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
PLS Plantations Bhd Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLS Plantations Bhd'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.
XKLS:9695 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, PLS Plantations Bhd'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.
PLS Plantations Bhd Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PLS Plantations Bhd's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLS Plantations Bhd'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 RM-0.29 mean?
PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) has a Net Current Asset Value of RM-0.29 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 PLS Plantations Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PLS Plantations Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1052 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is PLS Plantations Bhd's Net Current Asset Value too high?
PLS Plantations Bhd's current Net Current Asset Value is RM-0.29. Based on the distribution chart, PLS Plantations Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1052 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PLS Plantations Bhd has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLS Plantations Bhd's Net Current Asset Value compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PLS Plantations Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1052 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places PLS Plantations Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.16. 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 4.16, based on 1,052 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 PLS Plantations Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLS Plantations Bhd's current Net Current Asset Value is RM-0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLS Plantations Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.50, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 55% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is RM-0.29. PLS Plantations Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695), the current Net Current Asset Value is RM-0.29 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 PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Plantations Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 55% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.50.
GuruFocus considers PLS Plantations Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9695:
Net Current Asset Value: RM-0.29
GF Value™: RM0.50 vs. price of RM0.23 (55% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9695 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLS Plantations Bhd is engaged in the Management and operation of forest and oil palm plantations; durian-related businesses including plantation, contract farming, trading and retail of downstream products; wood-based activities; and Civil engineering and construction. Its segments include Plantation, Trading, and Agricultural services. The majority of the revenue is derived from Plantation segment that manages and operates forest plantation, logging, saw milling, chipping and other downstream manufacturing and related activities, and operation of oil palm and rubber plantation, and manages and operates harvesting of durian plantations and in other durian-related businesses. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Japan, the Republic of China, the United States of America, and Indonesia.
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