The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Scaled Net Operating Assets: -0.61 (As of Jun. 2025)


NAI:SGL The Standard Group PLC NAI:SGL
42 GF Score
Price KES5.98
GF Value KES3.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is The Standard Group Scaled Net Operating Assets?

The Standard Group NAI:SGL -7.43% 42 Scaled Net Operating Assets is -0.61 as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:SGL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of KES3.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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.

The Standard Group's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was KES3,892 Mil. The Standard Group's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was KES6,247 Mil. The Standard Group's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was KES3,836 Mil. Therefore, The Standard Group's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -0.61.


The Standard Group Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Standard Group'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.

The Standard Group Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

The Standard Group Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.56 0.56 0.22 -0.16 -0.47

The Standard Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 0.02 -0.14 0.00 0.00 -0.61

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

For the Publishing subindustry, The Standard Group'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.


The Standard Group Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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The Standard Group 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.

The Standard Group's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Dec. 2024 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Dec. 2024 ))/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2023 )
=(3746.415-5663.91)/4097.156
=-0.47

where

Operating Assets(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=3836.334 - 89.919
=3746.415

Operating Liabilities(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=6058.561 - 224.483 - 170.168
=5663.91

The Standard Group's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Jun. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Jun. 2025 ))/Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=(3891.648-6246.888)/3836.334
=-0.61

where

Operating Assets(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=3891.648 - 0
=3891.648

Operating Liabilities(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=6246.888 - 0 - 0
=6246.888

* 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 -0.61 mean?
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of -0.61 as of Jun. 2025. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on The Standard Group and its competitors.
Is The Standard Group's Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
The Standard Group's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is -0.61. Overall, The Standard Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Standard Group's Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to NYT and WLY?
The Standard Group's Scaled Net Operating Assets of -0.61 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 The Standard Group and its competitors. The Standard Group's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is -0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Standard Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.43, compared to a current price of KES5.98 — trading 74.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Scaled Net Operating Assets is -0.61. The Standard Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is -0.61 as of Jun. 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES5.98 is trading 74.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.43. GuruFocus considers The Standard Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SGL:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: -0.61
  • GF Value™: KES3.43 vs. price of KES5.98 (74.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 7 warning signs

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


The Standard Group Business Description

Address Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 30080, The Standard Group Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
The Standard Group PLC is a multimedia media company in Kenya. The company gathers and shares information through print, Television, Radio, and Digital Media. The company provides a wide range of media products: print titles like The Standard, The Nairobian, and The Standard Courier; radio stations including Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; TV channels such as KTN Home, KTN News, BTV, and KTN Farmers TV; and digital services like the E-paper, Reader Revenue, Standardmedia. co.ke, Digger Classifieds, and Value Added Services. The segments of the company are Print and Broadcast.
42GF Score

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