SLLDY (Sanlam) Marketable Securities: $545 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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SLLDY Sanlam Ltd SLLDY
86 GF Score
Price $10.90
GF Value $14.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sanlam Marketable Securities?

Sanlam SLLDY -0.73% 86 Marketable Securities is $545 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SLLDY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price. Sanlam's Marketable Securities for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $545 Mil.

Sanlam's annual Marketable Securities declined from Dec. 2023 ($488 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($410 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($410 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($545 Mil).

Sanlam  (OTCPK:SLLDY) 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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Sanlam Marketable Securities Historical Data

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

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Sanlam Marketable Securities Chart

Sanlam Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Marketable Securities
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Sanlam 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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Sanlam 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 $545 Mil mean?
Sanlam (SLLDY) has a Marketable Securities of $545 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on Sanlam and its competitors.
Is Sanlam's Marketable Securities too high?
Sanlam's current Marketable Securities is $545 Mil. Overall, Sanlam has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanlam's Marketable Securities compare to AFL and MET?
Sanlam's Marketable Securities of $545 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 an Insurance company?
A good Marketable Securities depends on the Insurance 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 Sanlam and its competitors. Sanlam's current Marketable Securities is $545 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanlam stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanlam (SLLDY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.68, compared to a current price of $10.90 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Marketable Securities is $545 Mil. Sanlam's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Sanlam (SLLDY), the current Marketable Securities is $545 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 Sanlam (SLLDY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanlam stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.90 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.68. GuruFocus considers Sanlam to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SLLDY:

  • Marketable Securities: $545 Mil
  • GF Value™: $14.68 vs. price of $10.90 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Sanlam Business Description

Address 2 Strand Road, Bellville, ZAF, 7530
Sanlam Ltd sells insurance products and provides investment and wealth management services. Its operating segments include Sanlam Life and Savings, Pan-Africa, Asia, Sanlam Investments, and Santam. It operates in South Africa, Pan-Africa, Asia, and International.
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