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AECI's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R2,257 Mil.
AECI's quarterly Beginning Cash Position
increased
from Dec. 2024 (R2,135 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R2,417 Mil) but then
declined
from Jun. 2025 (R2,417 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R2,257 Mil).
AECI's annual Beginning Cash Position
declined
from Dec. 2023 (R1,933 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (R1,901 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (R1,901 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R2,417 Mil).
AECI Beginning Cash Position Related Terms
AECI Beginning Cash Position Historical Data
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* 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 Beginning Cash Position of R2,257 Mil mean?
AECI (JSE:AFE) has a Beginning Cash Position of R2,257 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on AECI and its competitors.
Is AECI's Beginning Cash Position too high?
AECI's current Beginning Cash Position is R2,257 Mil. Overall, AECI has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AECI's Beginning Cash Position compare to LIN and SHW?
AECI's Beginning Cash Position of R2,257 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Chemicals company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position 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 Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on AECI and its competitors. AECI's current Beginning Cash Position is R2,257 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AECI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI (JSE:AFE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R91.21, compared to a current price of R122.62 — trading 34.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is R2,257 Mil. AECI's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AECI (JSE:AFE), the current Beginning Cash Position is R2,257 Mil 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 AECI (JSE:AFE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R122.62 is trading 34.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R91.21.
GuruFocus considers AECI to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFE:
Beginning Cash Position: R2,257 Mil
GF Value™: R91.21 vs. price of R122.62 (34.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AFE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AECI Ltd is a diversified group operating predominantly in the chemicals industry. The company performs its various business activities in the following reportable segments: AECI Mining, AECI Chemicals, AECI Managed Businesses, and AECI Property Services and Corporate. A majority of its revenue is generated from the AECI Mining segment, which provides a mine-to-mineral solution for the international mining sector. The offerings under this segment include commercial explosives, initiating systems, blasting services, and surfactants for explosives manufacture across the value chain to chemicals for ore beneficiation and tailings treatment. Geographically, the group generates a majority of its revenue from Africa, followed by Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Latin America.
67GF Score
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