Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) Per Share

NCAV per share is the core net-net yardstick for valuing balance-sheet bargains.
Published: 2025-12-20

Definition

NCAV per share = (Current Assets − Total Liabilities) ÷ Shares Outstanding.

Why it matters

It is the baseline yardstick for net-net investing: a price below NCAV per share suggests the market values the company at less than its net working assets.

Where to apply it

Use NCAV per share as the primary screen metric, then layer on quality checks like dilution risk, cash quality, and burn rate.