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AfrimatJSE:AFT -2.57%74 EV-to-OCF is 17.08 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 10.71. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R99.21 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Building Materials companies, Afrimat ranks worse than 74.21% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Afrimat's Enterprise Value is R6,521 Mil.
Afrimat's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R382 Mil. Therefore, Afrimat's EV-to-OCF for today is 17.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Afrimat's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AFT'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.77 Med: 10.71 Max: 46.37
Current: 16.53
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Afrimat was 46.37. The lowest was 4.77. And the median was 10.71.
JSE:AFT's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 74.21% of 411
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 9.11
vs JSE:AFT: 16.53
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Afrimat's share price for today is R27.32.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Afrimat's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R0.791.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Afrimat EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Afrimat EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Afrimat's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, Afrimat's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Afrimat's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Afrimat's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Afrimat's current Enterprise Value is R6,521 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Afrimat's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R382 Mil.
* 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.
Afrimat (JSE:AFT) has a EV-to-OCF of 17.08 as of Aug. 20, 2026. This is 59% above median its historical median of 10.71. Over the past decade, Afrimat's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.77 to 46.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #305 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Afrimat's EV-to-OCF too high?
Afrimat's current EV-to-OCF of 17.08 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 10.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.77 to a high of 46.37. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.11. Afrimat's value of 17.08 is 87.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #305 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Afrimat has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afrimat's EV-to-OCF compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #305 out of 411 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Afrimat in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.11. Afrimat's value of 17.08 is 87.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Afrimat's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.77 to 46.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.71 vs. the industry median of 9.11, Afrimat 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 EV-to-OCF for a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Building Materials companies is 9.11, based on 411 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Afrimat's current EV-to-OCF of 17.08 is 87.5% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Afrimat's current EV-to-OCF is 17.08, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 10.71. 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 R99.21, compared to a current price of R27.32 — trading 72.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 17.08, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 10.71 and 87.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 9.11. Afrimat's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Afrimat (JSE:AFT), the current EV-to-OCF is 17.08 as of Aug. 20, 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 R27.32 is trading 72.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R99.21.
GuruFocus considers Afrimat to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFT:
EV-to-OCF: 17.08 (59% above median its 10-year median of 10.71)
GF Value™: R99.21 vs. price of R27.32 (72.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.5% above the Building Materials median (#305 of 411)
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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