Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) Marketable Securities: R1,530 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:AFH Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Ltd JSE:AFH
68 GF Score
Price R7.23
GF Value R8.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Marketable Securities?

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings JSE:AFH +2.55% 68 Marketable Securities is R1,530 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFH with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's Marketable Securities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,530 Mil.

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's annual Marketable Securities increased from Mar. 2024 (R1,197 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (R1,321 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2025 (R1,321 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R1,530 Mil).

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings  (JSE:AFH) 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".

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Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Marketable Securities Historical Data

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Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Marketable Securities Chart

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Marketable Securities
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Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Marketable Securities Calculation

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

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What does a Marketable Securities of R1,530 Mil mean?
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) has a Marketable Securities of R1,530 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on Alexander Forbes Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Marketable Securities too high?
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' current Marketable Securities is R1,530 Mil. Overall, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Marketable Securities compare to VOYA and FRHC?
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Marketable Securities of R1,530 Mil can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Marketable Securities depends on the Diversified Financial Services 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings and its competitors. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's current Marketable Securities is R1,530 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.68, compared to a current price of R7.23 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Marketable Securities is R1,530 Mil. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH), the current Marketable Securities is R1,530 Mil as of Mar. 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R7.23 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R8.68. GuruFocus considers Alexander Forbes Group Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:AFH:

  • Marketable Securities: R1,530 Mil
  • GF Value™: R8.68 vs. price of R7.23 (16.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Business Description

Address 115 West Street, Sandown, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based diversified financial services company. The company operates through seven segments: Retirement consulting, Healthcare consulting, Investments, Individual consulting, Multinational consulting, Solutions & Enablement, and Client Services & Business Optimization. Its services include Retirement consulting, Investments, Healthcare, Preservation funds, and Others. The company also offers online services.
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