SLMAF (Sanlam) Short-term investments: $545 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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SLMAF Sanlam Ltd SLMAF
81 GF Score
Price $3.48
GF Value $4.83
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What is Sanlam Short-term investments?

Sanlam SLMAF 81 Short-term investments is $545 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SLMAF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.83. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Sanlam's quarterly trading assets declined from Dec. 2024 ($410 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($254 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 ($254 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($545 Mil).

Sanlam's annual trading assets declined from Dec. 2023 ($488 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($410 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($410 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($545 Mil).

Sanlam Short-term investments Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanlam's Short-term investments can be seen below:

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Sanlam Short-term investments Chart

Sanlam Annual Data
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Short-term investments
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Sanlam Semi-Annual Data
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What does a Short-term investments of $545 Mil mean?
Sanlam (SLMAF) has a Short-term investments of $545 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The total amount of short-term investments as recorded on an insurance company's balance sheet. View historical data on Sanlam and its competitors.
Is Sanlam's Short-term investments too high?
Sanlam's current Short-term investments is $545 Mil. Overall, Sanlam has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanlam's Short-term investments compare to AFL and MET?
Sanlam's Short-term investments of $545 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Short-term investments for an Insurance company?
A good Short-term investments depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Short-term investments 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 Short-term investments mean?
A high Short-term investments can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of short-term investments as recorded on an insurance company's balance sheet. View historical data on Sanlam and its competitors. Sanlam's current Short-term investments is $545 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanlam stock overvalued right now?
Sanlam (SLMAF) has a current Short-term investments of $545 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.83, compared to a current price of $3.48 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current Short-term investments is $545 Mil. Sanlam's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Short-term investments calculated?
Short-term investments is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sanlam (SLMAF), the current Short-term investments is $545 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 Sanlam (SLMAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanlam stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.48 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.83.

Key valuation signals for SLMAF:

  • Short-term investments: $545 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.83 vs. price of $3.48 (28% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Sanlam Business Description

Address 2 Strand Road, Bellville, ZAF, 7530
Sanlam Ltd sells insurance products and provides investment and wealth management services. Its operating segments include Sanlam Life and Savings, Pan-Africa, Asia, Sanlam Investments, and Santam. It operates in South Africa, Pan-Africa, Asia, and International.
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