AECI (JSE:AFE) Long-Term Debt: R3,131 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:AFE AECI Ltd JSE:AFE
66 GF Score
Price R120.76
GF Value R91.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is AECI Long-Term Debt?

AECI JSE:AFE -0.45% 66 Long-Term Debt is R3,131 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFE with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R91.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

AECI's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R3,131 Mil.

AECI's quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2024 (R4,465 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R4,021 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2025 (R4,021 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R3,131 Mil).

AECI's annual Long-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2023 (R4,704 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (R4,465 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (R4,465 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R3,131 Mil).

AECI  (JSE:AFE) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

AECI Long-Term Debt Related Terms

AECI Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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AECI Long-Term Debt Chart

AECI Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,873.00 607.00 4,704.00 4,465.00 3,131.00

AECI Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Long-Term Debt 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 4,704.00 4,710.00 4,465.00 4,021.00 3,131.00
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of R3,131 Mil mean?
AECI (JSE:AFE) has a Long-Term Debt of R3,131 Mil as of Dec. 2025.
Is AECI's Long-Term Debt too high?
AECI's current Long-Term Debt is R3,131 Mil. Overall, AECI has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AECI's Long-Term Debt compare to LIN and SHW?
AECI's Long-Term Debt of R3,131 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 Long-Term Debt for a Chemicals company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. AECI's current Long-Term Debt is R3,131 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R91.14, compared to a current price of R120.76 — trading 32.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is R3,131 Mil. AECI's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AECI (JSE:AFE), the current Long-Term Debt is R3,131 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 AECI (JSE:AFE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R120.76 is trading 32.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R91.14. GuruFocus considers AECI to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:AFE:

  • Long-Term Debt: R3,131 Mil
  • GF Value™: R91.14 vs. price of R120.76 (32.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Woodlands Drive, 24 The Woodlands, First Floor, AECI Place, Woodmead, Sandton, Johannesburg, ZAF, 2191
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.
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