What is African And Overseas Enterprises Current Ratio?
African And Overseas EnterprisesJSE:AOO 47 Current Ratio is 1.10 as of Dec. 2025, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates JSE:AOO with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of R16.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,127 Retail - Cyclical companies, African And Overseas Enterprises ranks worse than 72.32% on this metric.
African And Overseas Enterprises has a current ratio of 1.10. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for African And Overseas Enterprises's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AOO'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 1.61 Max: 4.1
Current: 1.1
During the past 13 years, African And Overseas Enterprises's highest Current Ratio was 4.10. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 1.61.
JSE:AOO's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 72.32% of 1127
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.56
vs JSE:AOO: 1.10
African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
African And Overseas Enterprises Current Ratio Related Terms
African And Overseas Enterprises Current 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.
African And Overseas Enterprises Current Ratio Chart
JSE:AOO vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, African And Overseas Enterprises's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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 And Overseas Enterprises Current Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, African And Overseas Enterprises's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African And Overseas Enterprises's Current 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 And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) has a Current Ratio of 1.10 as of Dec. 2025. This is 32% below median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, African And Overseas Enterprises' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 4.10. According to the industry distribution chart, African And Overseas Enterprises ranks #815 out of 1127 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is African And Overseas Enterprises' Current Ratio too high?
African And Overseas Enterprises' current Current Ratio of 1.10 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 4.10. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Current Ratio is 1.56. African And Overseas Enterprises' value of 1.10 is 29.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African And Overseas Enterprises ranks #815 out of 1127 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, African And Overseas Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African And Overseas Enterprises' Current Ratio compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, African And Overseas Enterprises ranks #815 out of 1127 companies for Current Ratio. This places African And Overseas Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.56. African And Overseas Enterprises' value of 1.10 is 29.5% below this benchmark. Historically, African And Overseas Enterprises' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 4.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 1.56, African And Overseas Enterprises 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 Current Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Current Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.56, based on 1,127 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. African And Overseas Enterprises's current Current Ratio of 1.10 is 29.5% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African And Overseas Enterprises's current Current Ratio is 1.10, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African And Overseas Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R16.01, compared to a current price of R20.00 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.10, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 29.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.56. African And Overseas Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO), the current Current Ratio is 1.10 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 African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African And Overseas Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R20.00 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R16.01.
GuruFocus considers African And Overseas Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AOO:
Current Ratio: 1.10 (32% below median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: R16.01 vs. price of R20.00 (24.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#815 of 1127)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AOO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African And Overseas Enterprises Business Description
African And Overseas Enterprises Ltd is an investment holding company. The company operates in six segments: Retail division comprises the retailing of fashion apparel through Queenspark stores in South Africa. Property division comprises of the group's property portfolio based in Cape Town which includes both investment and owner-occupied properties.; Water infrastructure segment comprises an indirect investment made in a private water and wastewater utility group operating in the South African provinces, Media and broadcasting comprises the provision of media and satellite equipment and services through Telemedia, and the Group Services division manages the corporate responsibility and includes corporate costs and Technology segment. The Retail Segment derives maximum revenue.
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