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African Media EntertainmentJSE:AME 78 Cash Ratio is 0.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates JSE:AME with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of R49.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,000 Media - Diversified companies, African Media Entertainment ranks better than 65.2% on this metric.
African Media Entertainment has a Cash Ratio of 0.92. 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 African Media Entertainment's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AME'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 1.14 Max: 1.68
Current: 0.92
During the past 13 years, African Media Entertainment's highest Cash Ratio was 1.68. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 1.14.
JSE:AME's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 65.2% of 1000
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs JSE:AME: 0.92
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) 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.
African Media Entertainment Cash Ratio Related Terms
African Media Entertainment Cash Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Broadcasting subindustry, African Media Entertainment'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.
African Media Entertainment Cash Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, African Media Entertainment's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African Media Entertainment'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.
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) has a Cash Ratio of 0.92 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on African Media Entertainment and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, African Media Entertainment's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 1.68. According to the industry distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #348 out of 1000 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is African Media Entertainment's Cash Ratio too high?
African Media Entertainment's current Cash Ratio of 0.92 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 1.68. The Media - Diversified industry median Cash Ratio is 0.53. African Media Entertainment's value of 0.92 is 73.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #348 out of 1000 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, African Media Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Media Entertainment's Cash Ratio compare to NXST and NMAX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #348 out of 1000 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts African Media Entertainment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.53. African Media Entertainment's value of 0.92 is 73.6% above this benchmark. Historically, African Media Entertainment's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 1.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 0.53, African Media Entertainment has consistently been above 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cash Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.53, based on 1,000 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. African Media Entertainment's current Cash Ratio of 0.92 is 73.6% above 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 African Media Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Media Entertainment's current Cash Ratio is 0.92, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 1.14. 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 R49.67, compared to a current price of R60.00 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.92, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 73.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.53. African Media Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME), the current Cash Ratio is 0.92 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 R60.00 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R49.67.
GuruFocus considers African Media Entertainment to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AME:
Cash Ratio: 0.92 (19% below median its 10-year median of 1.14)
GF Value™: R49.67 vs. price of R60.00 (20.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#348 of 1000)
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 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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