South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) Construction In Progress: R8 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:SOH South Ocean Holdings Ltd JSE:SOH
45 GF Score
Price R0.76
GF Value R1.55
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is South Ocean Holdings Construction In Progress?

South Ocean Holdings JSE:SOH 45 Construction In Progress is R8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:SOH with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

South Ocean Holdings's quarterly construction in progress declined from Dec. 2024 (R45 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R0 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (R0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R8 Mil).

South Ocean Holdings's annual construction in progress increased from Dec. 2023 (R18 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (R45 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (R45 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R8 Mil).

South Ocean Holdings Construction In Progress Historical Data

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South Ocean Holdings Construction In Progress Chart

South Ocean Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Construction In Progress
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South Ocean Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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South Ocean Holdings Construction In Progress Calculation

It records the cost of construction work, which is not yet completed (typically, applied to capital budget items). A construction in progress item is not depreciated until the asset is placed in service. Normally, upon completion, a construction in progress item is reclassified, and the reclassified asset is capitalized and depreciated.

What does a Construction In Progress of R8 Mil mean?
South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) has a Construction In Progress of R8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Construction in Progress records the amount of construction work that is not complete. View historical data on South Ocean Holdings and its competitors.
Is South Ocean Holdings' Construction In Progress too high?
South Ocean Holdings' current Construction In Progress is R8 Mil. Overall, South Ocean Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Ocean Holdings' Construction In Progress compare to VRT and BE?
South Ocean Holdings' Construction In Progress of R8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Construction In Progress for an Industrial Products company?
A good Construction In Progress depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Construction In Progress 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 Construction In Progress mean?
A high Construction In Progress can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Construction in Progress records the amount of construction work that is not complete. View historical data on South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. South Ocean Holdings's current Construction In Progress is R8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Ocean Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.55, compared to a current price of R0.76 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current Construction In Progress is R8 Mil. South Ocean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Construction In Progress calculated?
Construction In Progress is calculated from a company's financial statements. For South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH), the current Construction In Progress is R8 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 South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R0.76 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1.55. GuruFocus considers South Ocean Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SOH:

  • Construction In Progress: R8 Mil
  • GF Value™: R1.55 vs. price of R0.76 (51% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 9 warning signs

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

South Ocean Holdings Business Description

Address 16 Botha Street, Alrode, ZAF, 1451
South Ocean Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The Company through its subsidiaries manufactures electrical wires, imports and distributes electrical accessories, general-purpose insulated wire, a range of flexible conductors, steel wire armored cables, flat-twin and earth cables, aluminum conductor steel reinforced (ACSR) cables, aerial bundle conductors (ABC) and surface wire investment company and light fittings assembly. The operating segments of the company include Electrical cable manufacturing; and Property investments. The company earns maximum revenue from Electrical cable manufacturing segment which consists manufacturing and distribution of electric wire. The group operates in South Africa.
45GF Score

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