AECI (JSE:AFE) Marketable Securities: R815 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:AFE AECI Ltd JSE:AFE
70 GF Score
Price R118.25
GF Value R91.18
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is AECI Marketable Securities?

AECI JSE:AFE -0.71% 70 Marketable Securities is R815 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFE with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of R91.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price. AECI's Marketable Securities for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R815 Mil.

AECI's annual Marketable Securities increased from Dec. 2023 (R409 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (R531 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (R531 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R815 Mil).

AECI  (JSE:AFE) Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable Securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

Please note, GuruFocus' Marketable Securities also includes "Other Short Term Investment".

AECI Marketable Securities Related Terms

AECI Marketable Securities Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AECI's Marketable Securities can be seen below:

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AECI Marketable Securities Chart

AECI Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Marketable Securities
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AECI Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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AECI Marketable Securities Calculation

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Marketable Securities →
What does a Marketable Securities of R815 Mil mean?
AECI (JSE:AFE) has a Marketable Securities of R815 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on AECI and its competitors.
Is AECI's Marketable Securities too high?
AECI's current Marketable Securities is R815 Mil. Overall, AECI has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AECI's Marketable Securities compare to LIN and SHW?
AECI's Marketable Securities of R815 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 Marketable Securities for a Chemicals company?
A good Marketable Securities depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Marketable Securities 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 Marketable Securities mean?
A high Marketable Securities can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on AECI and its competitors. AECI's current Marketable Securities is R815 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R91.18, compared to a current price of R118.25 — trading 29.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Marketable Securities is R815 Mil. AECI's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Marketable Securities calculated?
Marketable Securities is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AECI (JSE:AFE), the current Marketable Securities is R815 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 R118.25 is trading 29.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R91.18. GuruFocus considers AECI to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:AFE:

  • Marketable Securities: R815 Mil
  • GF Value™: R91.18 vs. price of R118.25 (29.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 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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