Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.48 (As of Dec. 2025)

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NAI:LKL Longhom Publishers PLC NAI:LKL
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GF Value KES1.81
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What is Longhom Publishers Scaled Net Operating Assets?

Longhom Publishers NAI:LKL -2.52% 49 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.48 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:LKL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of KES1.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Longhom Publishers's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was KES2,299.3 Mil. Longhom Publishers's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was KES1,224.9 Mil. Longhom Publishers's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was KES2,230.8 Mil. Therefore, Longhom Publishers's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.48.


Longhom Publishers Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Longhom Publishers's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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.

Longhom Publishers Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

Longhom Publishers Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.77 0.59 0.52 0.37 0.46

Longhom Publishers Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 0.44 0.42 0.40 0.52 0.48

NAI:LKL vs NYT, WLY: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Longhom Publishers's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets 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.


Longhom Publishers Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Longhom Publishers's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Longhom Publishers's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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Longhom Publishers Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Longhom Publishers's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Jun. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Jun. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Jun. 2025 ))/Total Assets (A: Jun. 2024 )
=(2141.809-1196.9)/2070.276
=0.46

where

Operating Assets(A: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=2230.832 - 89.023
=2141.809

Operating Liabilities(A: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2212.724 - 573.4 - 442.424
=1196.9

Longhom Publishers's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(2299.287-1224.904)/2230.832
=0.48

where

Operating Assets(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=2343.732 - 44.445
=2299.287

Operating Liabilities(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2340.717 - 518.157 - 597.656
=1224.904

* 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.48 mean?
Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.48 as of Dec. 2025. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Longhom Publishers and its competitors.
Is Longhom Publishers' Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
Longhom Publishers' current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.48. Overall, Longhom Publishers has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longhom Publishers' Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to NYT and WLY?
Longhom Publishers' Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.48 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Scaled Net Operating Assets for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Longhom Publishers and its competitors. Longhom Publishers's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Longhom Publishers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES1.81, compared to a current price of KES2.71 — trading 49.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.48. Longhom Publishers' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.48 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES2.71 is trading 49.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES1.81. GuruFocus considers Longhom Publishers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:LKL:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.48
  • GF Value™: KES1.81 vs. price of KES2.71 (49.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:LKL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Longhom Publishers Business Description

Address Funzi Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 18033 - 00500, LR No. 209/5604, Nairobi, KEN, 00500
Longhom Publishers PLC provides learning materials and solutions in the East and Central Africa region. The principal activity of the company is publishing and selling of high-quality educational and general books. The business of the company operates through four geographical segments: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. The product line of the company consists of books for primary and secondary classes. The Kenya region generates a majority of revenue for the company.
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