South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) GF Score: 45/100 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — Near Median

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JSE:SOH South Ocean Holdings Ltd JSE:SOH
45 GF Score
Price R0.76
GF Value R1.55
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is South Ocean Holdings GF Score?

South Ocean Holdings JSE:SOH 45 GF Score is 45 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 42.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:SOH with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

South Ocean Holdings has the GF Score of 45, which implies that the company might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 4/10
2. Profitability Rank : 4/10
3. Growth Rank : 3/10
4. GF Value Rank : 2/10
5. Momentum Rank : 1/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes South Ocean Holdings might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

South Ocean Holdings  (JSE:SOH) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

South Ocean Holdings GF Score Related Terms

JSE:SOH vs VRT, BE, HUBB: GF Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, South Ocean Holdings's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.

South Ocean Holdings GF Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, South Ocean Holdings's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where South Ocean Holdings's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 45 mean?
South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) has a GF Score of 45 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.00. Over the past decade, South Ocean Holdings' GF Score has ranged from 11.00 to 78.00.
Is South Ocean Holdings' GF Score too high?
South Ocean Holdings' current GF Score of 45 is near median its 10-year median of 42.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.00 to a high of 78.00. Overall, South Ocean Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Ocean Holdings' GF Score compare to VRT and BE?
South Ocean Holdings' GF Score of 45 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, South Ocean Holdings' own GF Score has ranged from 11.00 to 78.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good GF Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. South Ocean Holdings's current GF Score is 45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Ocean Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.55, compared to a current price of R0.76 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 45, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.00. South Ocean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH), the current GF Score is 45 as of Aug. 08, 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 South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R0.76 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1.55. GuruFocus considers South Ocean Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SOH:

  • GF Score: 45 (near median its 10-year median of 42.00)
  • GF Value™: R1.55 vs. price of R0.76 (51% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 9 warning signs

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

South Ocean Holdings Business Description

Address 16 Botha Street, Alrode, ZAF, 1451
South Ocean Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The Company through its subsidiaries manufactures electrical wires, imports and distributes electrical accessories, general-purpose insulated wire, a range of flexible conductors, steel wire armored cables, flat-twin and earth cables, aluminum conductor steel reinforced (ACSR) cables, aerial bundle conductors (ABC) and surface wire investment company and light fittings assembly. The operating segments of the company include Electrical cable manufacturing; and Property investments. The company earns maximum revenue from Electrical cable manufacturing segment which consists manufacturing and distribution of electric wire. The group operates in South Africa.
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