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).
Baker Hughes Co's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-2.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Baker Hughes Co's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BKR's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 3.82 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Baker Hughes Co (XSWX:BKR) 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.
Baker Hughes Co Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Baker Hughes Co Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Baker Hughes 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.
XSWX:BKR vs SLB, HAL, FTI: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Baker Hughes 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.
Baker Hughes Co Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Baker Hughes Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baker Hughes 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 CHF-2.37 mean?
Baker Hughes Co (XSWX:BKR) has a Net Current Asset Value of CHF-2.37 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 Baker Hughes Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Baker Hughes Co ranks #999999 out of 297 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Baker Hughes Co's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Baker Hughes Co's current Net Current Asset Value is CHF-2.37. Based on the distribution chart, Baker Hughes Co ranks #999999 out of 297 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Baker Hughes Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baker Hughes Co's Net Current Asset Value compare to SLB and HAL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Baker Hughes Co ranks #999999 out of 297 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Baker Hughes Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.82. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Oil & Gas companies is 3.82, based on 297 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 Baker Hughes Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baker Hughes Co's current Net Current Asset Value is CHF-2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baker Hughes Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baker Hughes Co (XSWX:BKR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF34.43, compared to a current price of CHF46.00 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is CHF-2.37. Baker Hughes Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 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 Baker Hughes Co (XSWX:BKR), the current Net Current Asset Value is CHF-2.37 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 Baker Hughes Co (XSWX:BKR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baker Hughes Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF46.00 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF34.43.
GuruFocus considers Baker Hughes Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BKR:
Net Current Asset Value: CHF-2.37
GF Value™: CHF34.43 vs. price of CHF46.00 (33.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BKR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Following a 2022 reorganization, Baker Hughes operates in two segments: oilfield services and equipment, and industrial and energy technology. The firm's oilfield services and equipment segment is one of the Big Three oilfield-services players, along with SLB and Halliburton, and mostly supplies to hydrocarbon developers and producers, including national oil companies, major integrated firms, and independents. Markets outside of North America buy roughly three-fourths of the segment's offerings. Baker Hughes' industrial and energy technology segment manufactures and sells turbines, compressors, pumps, valves, and related testing and monitoring services for various energy and industrial applications.
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