Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Marketable Securities: R295 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:LEW Lewis Group Ltd JSE:LEW
94 GF Score
Price R93.00
GF Value R84.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lewis Group Marketable Securities?

Lewis Group JSE:LEW +1.09% 94 Marketable Securities is R295 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:LEW with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.20 (Fairly Valued). 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. Lewis Group's Marketable Securities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R295 Mil.

Lewis Group's annual Marketable Securities increased from Mar. 2024 (R135 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (R289 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2025 (R289 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R295 Mil).

Lewis Group  (JSE:LEW) 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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Lewis Group Marketable Securities Historical Data

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Lewis Group Marketable Securities Chart

Lewis Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Marketable Securities
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Lewis Group 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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Lewis Group 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 R295 Mil mean?
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) has a Marketable Securities of R295 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors.
Is Lewis Group's Marketable Securities too high?
Lewis Group's current Marketable Securities is R295 Mil. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's Marketable Securities compare to CASY and WSM?
Lewis Group's Marketable Securities of R295 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Marketable Securities depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. Lewis Group's current Marketable Securities is R295 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.20, compared to a current price of R93.00 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Marketable Securities is R295 Mil. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW), the current Marketable Securities is R295 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R93.00 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.20. GuruFocus considers Lewis Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:LEW:

  • Marketable Securities: R295 Mil
  • GF Value™: R84.20 vs. price of R93.00 (10.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Lewis Group Business Description

Address 53A Victoria Road, Universal House, Woodstock, Cape Town, ZAF, 7925
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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