African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) Book Value per Share: R52.91 (As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:AME African Media Entertainment Ltd JSE:AME
85 GF Score
Price R55.00
GF Value R49.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is African Media Entertainment Book Value per Share?

African Media Entertainment JSE:AME 85 Book Value per Share is R52.91 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:AME with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R49.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

African Media Entertainment's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R52.91.

During the past 12 months, African Media Entertainment's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of African Media Entertainment was 52.90% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 14.75% per year.

African Media Entertainment's current price is R55.00. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R52.91. Hence, today's PB Ratio of African Media Entertainment is 1.04.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of African Media Entertainment was 3.08. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.98.

Warning Sign:

African Media Entertainment Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.04) is close to 1-year high of 1.04.


African Media Entertainment  (JSE:AME) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


African Media Entertainment Book Value per Share Related Terms


African Media Entertainment Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for African Media Entertainment's Book Value per Share 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.

African Media Entertainment Book Value per Share Chart

African Media Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Book Value per Share
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African Media Entertainment Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Book Value per Share 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 42.57 41.57 48.00 47.73 52.91

JSE:AME vs NXST: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, African Media Entertainment's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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.


African Media Entertainment PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, African Media Entertainment's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where African Media Entertainment's PB Ratio falls into.


JSE:AME
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African Media Entertainment Book Value per Share Calculation

African Media Entertainment's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(366.7-0.0)/6.9
=52.91

African Media Entertainment's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(366.7-0.0)/6.9
=52.91

* 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.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of R52.91 mean?
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) has a Book Value per Share of R52.91 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on African Media Entertainment and its competitors.
Is African Media Entertainment's Book Value per Share too high?
African Media Entertainment's current Book Value per Share is R52.91. Overall, African Media Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Media Entertainment's Book Value per Share compare to NXST?
African Media Entertainment's Book Value per Share of R52.91 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 Book Value per Share for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on African Media Entertainment and its competitors. African Media Entertainment's current Book Value per Share is R52.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Media Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R49.05, compared to a current price of R55.00 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is R52.91. African Media Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME), the current Book Value per Share is R52.91 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R55.00 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R49.05. GuruFocus considers African Media Entertainment to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:AME:

  • Book Value per Share: R52.91
  • GF Value™: R49.05 vs. price of R55.00 (12.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs

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


African Media Entertainment Business Description

Address No. 5, 8th Street, Block A, AME Office Park, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2198
African Media Entertainment Ltd is involved in providing broadcasting services in South Africa. The company's operating segment includes Radio broadcasters; Media Services and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Radio broadcasters segment.
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