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AECI's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R2,548 Mil.
AECI's quarterly Ending Cash Position
increased
from Jun. 2025 (R2,257 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R3,892 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (R3,892 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (R2,548 Mil).
AECI's annual Ending Cash Position
increased
from Dec. 2023 (R1,901 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (R2,417 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (R2,417 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R3,892 Mil).
The historical data trend for AECI's Ending Cash Position 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.
Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.
AECI's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
What does a Ending Cash Position of R2,548 Mil mean?
AECI (JSE:AFE) has a Ending Cash Position of R2,548 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on AECI and its competitors.
Is AECI's Ending Cash Position too high?
AECI's current Ending Cash Position is R2,548 Mil. Overall, AECI has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AECI's Ending Cash Position compare to LIN and SHW?
AECI's Ending Cash Position of R2,548 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Ending Cash Position for a Chemicals company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Ending Cash Position 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 Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on AECI and its competitors. AECI's current Ending Cash Position is R2,548 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AECI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI (JSE:AFE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R92.02, compared to a current price of R106.60 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is R2,548 Mil. AECI's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AECI (JSE:AFE), the current Ending Cash Position is R2,548 Mil as of Jun. 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 AECI (JSE:AFE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R106.60 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R92.02.
GuruFocus considers AECI to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFE:
Ending Cash Position: R2,548 Mil
GF Value™: R92.02 vs. price of R106.60 (15.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AFE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AECI Ltd is a diversified group operating predominantly in the chemicals industry. The company performs its various business activities in the following reportable segments: AECI Mining, AECI Chemicals, AECI Managed Businesses, and AECI Property Services and Corporate. A majority of its revenue is generated from the AECI Mining segment, which provides a mine-to-mineral solution for the international mining sector. The offerings under this segment include commercial explosives, initiating systems, blasting services, and surfactants for explosives manufacture across the value chain to chemicals for ore beneficiation and tailings treatment. Geographically, the group generates a majority of its revenue from Africa, followed by Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Latin America.
73GF Score
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