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Afrocentric InvestmentJSE:ACT +2.56%52 Cash Ratio is 0.46 as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates JSE:ACT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 666 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Afrocentric Investment ranks worse than 57.36% on this metric.
Afrocentric Investment has a Cash Ratio of 0.46. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Afrocentric Investment's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ACT'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.37 Max: 1.28
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, Afrocentric Investment's highest Cash Ratio was 1.28. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.37.
JSE:ACT's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 57.36% of 666
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.59
vs JSE:ACT: 0.46
Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
* 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.
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Afrocentric Investment's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash 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.
Afrocentric Investment Cash Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Afrocentric Investment's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Afrocentric Investment's Cash Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT) has a Cash Ratio of 0.46 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Afrocentric Investment and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Afrocentric Investment's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Afrocentric Investment ranks #382 out of 666 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Afrocentric Investment's Cash Ratio too high?
Afrocentric Investment's current Cash Ratio of 0.46 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.28. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cash Ratio is 0.59. Afrocentric Investment's value of 0.46 is 22% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Afrocentric Investment ranks #382 out of 666 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Afrocentric Investment has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afrocentric Investment's Cash Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Afrocentric Investment ranks #382 out of 666 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Afrocentric Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.59. Afrocentric Investment's value of 0.46 is 22% below this benchmark. Historically, Afrocentric Investment's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.59, Afrocentric Investment has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cash Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.59, based on 666 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Afrocentric Investment's current Cash Ratio of 0.46 is 22% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Afrocentric Investment and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Afrocentric Investment's current Cash Ratio is 0.46, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Afrocentric Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.07, compared to a current price of R0.80 — trading 61.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.46, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 22% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.59. Afrocentric Investment's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT), the current Cash Ratio is 0.46 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 Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afrocentric Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R0.80 is trading 61.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.07.
GuruFocus considers Afrocentric Investment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ACT:
Cash Ratio: 0.46 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: R2.07 vs. price of R0.80 (61.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#382 of 666)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ACT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Afrocentric Investment Corp Ltd is an investment holding company providing specialised services and products to the public and private healthcare sectors. It focuses on making quality healthcare accessible and affordable to members and beneficiaries, with the principal objective of ensuring the delivery of efficient health management services and the distribution of quality products. Its business segments include Healthcare SA, comprising medical scheme administration and health risk management services; Healthcare Retail, comprising pharmaceutical sales and services; Healthcare Africa, comprising healthcare services outside South Africa in Namibia and Mauritius; and IT-related services predominantly within South Africa. It operates across South Africa, Botswana, Mauritius, and Namibia.
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