Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) Beginning Cash Position: R136.0 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:CKS Crookes Brothers Ltd JSE:CKS
46 GF Score
Price R17.00
GF Value R33.29
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Crookes Brothers Beginning Cash Position?

Crookes Brothers JSE:CKS 46 Beginning Cash Position is R136.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:CKS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Crookes Brothers's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R136.0 Mil.

Crookes Brothers's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Mar. 2025 (R189.1 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R122.4 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2025 (R122.4 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R136.0 Mil).

Crookes Brothers's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Mar. 2024 (R55.2 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (R155.1 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2025 (R155.1 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R110.2 Mil).

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Crookes Brothers Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Crookes Brothers Beginning Cash Position Chart

Crookes Brothers Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beginning Cash Position
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Crookes Brothers Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Crookes Brothers Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of R136.0 Mil mean?
Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) has a Beginning Cash Position of R136.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 Crookes Brothers and its competitors.
Is Crookes Brothers' Beginning Cash Position too high?
Crookes Brothers' current Beginning Cash Position is R136.0 Mil. Overall, Crookes Brothers has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crookes Brothers' Beginning Cash Position compare to ADM and BG?
Crookes Brothers' Beginning Cash Position of R136.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Crookes Brothers and its competitors. Crookes Brothers's current Beginning Cash Position is R136.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crookes Brothers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R33.29, compared to a current price of R17.00 — trading 48.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is R136.0 Mil. Crookes Brothers' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS), the current Beginning Cash Position is R136.0 Mil 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R17.00 is trading 48.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R33.29. GuruFocus considers Crookes Brothers to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CKS:

  • Beginning Cash Position: R136.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: R33.29 vs. price of R17.00 (48.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Crookes Brothers Business Description

Address Ridge 6, 20 Ncondo Place, 2nd Floor, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, NL, ZAF, 4319
Crookes Brothers Ltd is involved in the production of primary agricultural products and long-term property development. The company's segments include Sugarcane, Bananas, Macadamias, Property, and other operations. Nearly half of the company's revenue comes from the Sugarcane segment. Its geographical segments include South Africa, eSwatini, Zambia, Mozambique, and Others, of which the majority of the revenue comes from South Africa.
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