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AfrimatJSE:AFT +2.84%71 Forward PE Ratio is 11.45 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R98.72 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Building Materials companies, Afrimat ranks better than 64.97% on this metric.
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Afrimat Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Afrimat Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Afrimat's Forward PE 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.
Afrimat Forward PE Ratio Chart
Afrimat Annual Data
Trend
2025-02
2026-02
Forward PE Ratio
8.31
11.44
Afrimat Semi-Annual Data
2024-08
2025-02
2025-08
2026-02
Forward PE Ratio
8.41
8.31
9.26
11.44
JSE:AFT vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Afrimat's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Afrimat's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Afrimat's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Afrimat (JSE:AFT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.45 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Afrimat and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #55 out of 157 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is Afrimat's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Afrimat's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.45. The Building Materials industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.33. Afrimat's value of 11.45 is 14.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #55 out of 157 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Afrimat has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afrimat's Forward PE Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #55 out of 157 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Afrimat in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.33. Afrimat's value of 11.45 is 14.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Building Materials companies is 13.33, based on 157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Afrimat's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.45 is 14.1% below 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Afrimat and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Afrimat's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.45. 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 R98.72, compared to a current price of R28.25 — trading 71.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.45 and 14.1% below the Building Materials industry median of 13.33. Afrimat's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Afrimat (JSE:AFT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.45 as of Jul. 22, 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 R28.25 is trading 71.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R98.72.
GuruFocus considers Afrimat to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFT:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.45
GF Value™: R98.72 vs. price of R28.25 (71.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.1% below the Building Materials median (#55 of 157)
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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