SLMAF (Sanlam) Ending Cash Position: $2,163 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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SLMAF Sanlam Ltd SLMAF
81 GF Score
Price $3.48
GF Value $4.57
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sanlam Ending Cash Position?

Sanlam SLMAF 81 Ending Cash Position is $2,163 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SLMAF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.57. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Sanlam's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,163 Mil.

Sanlam's quarterly Ending Cash Position increased from Dec. 2024 ($1,899 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($2,101 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2025 ($2,101 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,163 Mil).

Sanlam's annual Ending Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 ($1,592 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,899 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($1,899 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,163 Mil).

Sanlam Ending Cash Position Related Terms

Sanlam Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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Sanlam Ending Cash Position Chart

Sanlam Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Ending Cash Position
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3,151.23 2,849.02 1,591.92 1,899.09 2,162.76

Sanlam Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Ending Cash Position 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,591.92 1,760.91 1,899.09 2,100.87 2,162.76
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Sanlam Ending Cash Position Calculation

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.

Sanlam's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=2055.404+107.351
=2,163

Sanlam's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=2224.065+-61.31
=2,163

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of $2,163 Mil mean?
Sanlam (SLMAF) has a Ending Cash Position of $2,163 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sanlam and its competitors.
Is Sanlam's Ending Cash Position too high?
Sanlam's current Ending Cash Position is $2,163 Mil. Overall, Sanlam has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanlam's Ending Cash Position compare to AFL and MET?
Sanlam's Ending Cash Position of $2,163 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 an Insurance company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Insurance 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 Sanlam and its competitors. Sanlam's current Ending Cash Position is $2,163 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanlam stock overvalued right now?
Sanlam (SLMAF) has a current Ending Cash Position of $2,163 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.57, compared to a current price of $3.48 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is $2,163 Mil. Sanlam's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Sanlam (SLMAF), the current Ending Cash Position is $2,163 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 Sanlam (SLMAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanlam stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.48 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.57.

Key valuation signals for SLMAF:

  • Ending Cash Position: $2,163 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.57 vs. price of $3.48 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Sanlam Business Description

Address 2 Strand Road, Bellville, ZAF, 7530
Sanlam Ltd sells insurance products and provides investment and wealth management services. Its operating segments include Sanlam Life and Savings, Pan-Africa, Asia, Sanlam Investments, and Santam. It operates in South Africa, Pan-Africa, Asia, and International.
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