CAFCA (JSE:CAC) Current Ratio: 4.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Below Median


JSE:CAC CAFCA Ltd JSE:CAC
70 GF Score
Price R5.95
GF Value R13.27
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CAFCA Current Ratio?

CAFCA JSE:CAC 70 Current Ratio is 4.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 4.65. GuruFocus rates JSE:CAC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of R13.27 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,074 Industrial Products companies, CAFCA ranks better than 85.26% on this metric.

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. CAFCA's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.08.

CAFCA has a current ratio of 4.08. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.

The historical rank and industry rank for CAFCA's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:CAC' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.39   Med: 4.65   Max: 12.39
Current: 4.08

During the past 12 years, CAFCA's highest Current Ratio was 12.39. The lowest was 3.39. And the median was 4.65.

JSE:CAC's Current Ratio is ranked better than
85.26% of 3074 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.965 vs JSE:CAC: 4.08

CAFCA  (JSE:CAC) 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.


CAFCA Current Ratio Related Terms


CAFCA Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CAFCA's Current Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

CAFCA Current Ratio Chart

CAFCA Annual Data
Trend Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep24 Sep25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.39 7.95 3.39 4.81 4.49

CAFCA Semi-Annual Data
Dec09 Dec10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Current Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.47 4.81 0.00 4.49 4.08

JSE:CAC vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, CAFCA'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.


CAFCA Current Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CAFCA's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CAFCA's Current Ratio falls into.


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CAFCA Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

CAFCA's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Sep. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Sep. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Sep. 2025 )
=349.027/77.804
=4.49

CAFCA's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=390.529/95.807
=4.08

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 4.08 mean?
CAFCA (JSE:CAC) has a Current Ratio of 4.08 as of Mar. 2026. This is 12% below median its historical median of 4.65. Over the past decade, CAFCA's Current Ratio has ranged from 3.39 to 12.39. According to the industry distribution chart, CAFCA ranks #453 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is CAFCA's Current Ratio too high?
CAFCA's current Current Ratio of 4.08 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 4.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.39 to a high of 12.39. The Industrial Products industry median Current Ratio is 1.97. CAFCA's value of 4.08 is 107.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAFCA ranks #453 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CAFCA has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAFCA's Current Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CAFCA ranks #453 out of 3074 companies for Current Ratio. This places CAFCA in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.97. CAFCA's value of 4.08 is 107.6% above this benchmark. Historically, CAFCA's own Current Ratio has ranged from 3.39 to 12.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.65 vs. the industry median of 1.97, CAFCA 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 Current Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Current Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.97, based on 3,074 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. CAFCA's current Current Ratio of 4.08 is 107.6% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAFCA's current Current Ratio is 4.08, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 4.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CAFCA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAFCA (JSE:CAC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R13.27, compared to a current price of R5.95 — trading 55.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 4.08, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 4.65 and 107.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.97. CAFCA's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 CAFCA (JSE:CAC), the current Current Ratio is 4.08 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 CAFCA (JSE:CAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAFCA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R5.95 is trading 55.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R13.27. GuruFocus considers CAFCA to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CAC:

  • Current Ratio: 4.08 (12% below median its 10-year median of 4.65)
  • GF Value™: R13.27 vs. price of R5.95 (55.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 107.6% above the Industrial Products median (#453 of 3074)

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


CAFCA Business Description

Other Exchanges CAFCA.ZW:Zimbabwe
Address 54 Lytton Road, Workington, Harare, ZWE
CAFCA Ltd is a manufacturer of electrical cables and specializes in the production of power cables, control and instrumentation cables, domestic wiring cables, solar PV cables, overhead conductors, and specialized industrial cables. Its product categories include aluminium cables, flexible cables, power cables, solar cables, telecommunications cables, and wiring cables. The Company serves a broad customer base across utilities, mining, industrial manufacturers, construction companies, telecommunications providers, retailers hardware stores, and export clients. It operates mainly in Zimbabwe and exports across the SADC and East Africa regions.
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