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AfrimatJSE:AFT -1.98%73 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R0.79 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFT with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of R99.34 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Building Materials companies, Afrimat ranks worse than 88.52% on this metric.
Afrimat's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-0.23.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R0.80.
Afrimat's EPS without NRI for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-0.06.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R0.95.
During the past 12 months, Afrimat's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 33.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -40.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -31.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -1.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, Afrimat's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 34.10% per year. The lowest was -48.70% per year. And the median was 12.35% per year.
Afrimat (JSE:AFT) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Afrimat Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Afrimat Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Afrimat's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
JSE:AFT vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Afrimat's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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.
Afrimat PE Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Afrimat's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Afrimat's PE Ratio falls into.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Afrimat's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R0.79
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of R0.79 mean?
Afrimat (JSE:AFT) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of R0.79 as of Feb. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Afrimat and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #270 out of 305 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 88.5%.
Is Afrimat's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Afrimat's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R0.79. Based on the distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #270 out of 305 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Afrimat has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afrimat's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #270 out of 305 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Afrimat in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Building Materials company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Building Materials companies is 3.70, based on 305 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Afrimat and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Afrimat's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Afrimat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afrimat (JSE:AFT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R99.34, compared to a current price of R25.80 — trading 74% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R0.79. Afrimat's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Afrimat (JSE:AFT), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R0.79 as of Feb. 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 Afrimat (JSE:AFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afrimat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R25.80 is trading 74% below its estimated GF Value™ of R99.34.
GuruFocus considers Afrimat to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFT:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): R0.79
GF Value™: R99.34 vs. price of R25.80 (74% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Afrimat Ltd is a South Africa-based company. It has five segment Construction Materials, Industrial Minerals, Bulk Commodities, Future Materials and Metals, and Services. The company generates majority of revenue from Construction Materials comprises two distinct product segments: Aggregates and Cement. Aggregates include the sale of sand, gravel, crushed stone, and concrete-based products. Concrete-based products are produced using rock, sand, water, cement, and readymix concrete are typically used in various construction applications. The segment also includes the processing and sale of fly-ash, a by-product used to enhance concrete performance. Cement consists of the manufacturing and supply of cement. The Group views the entire southern African region as a single geographical area.
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