AECIJSE:AFE +0.49%62 Market Cap is R13,295 Mil as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFE with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of R90.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,634 Chemicals companies, AECI ranks better than 69.89% on this metric.
Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). AECI's share price for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R89.32. AECI's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 106 Mil. Therefore, AECI's market cap for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R9,425 Mil.
AECI's quarterly market cap
increased
from Dec. 2024 (R9,224 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R11,184 Mil) but then
declined
from Jun. 2025 (R11,184 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R9,425 Mil).
AECI's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2023 (R11,574 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (R9,224 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (R9,224 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R9,425 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. AECI's Enterprise Value for Today is R13,143 Mil.
AECI (JSE:AFE) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
AECI Market Cap Related Terms
AECI Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AECI's Market Cap can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, AECI's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
AECI Market Cap vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, AECI's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AECI's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
AECI's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
AECI (JSE:AFE) has a Market Cap of R13,295 Mil as of Jun. 30, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on AECI and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AECI ranks #492 out of 1634 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is AECI's Market Cap too high?
AECI's current Market Cap is R13,295 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, AECI ranks #492 out of 1634 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AECI has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AECI's Market Cap compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, AECI ranks #492 out of 1634 companies for Market Cap. This puts AECI in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Market Cap is 295.54. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Chemicals company?
The median Market Cap among Chemicals companies is 295.54, based on 1,634 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on AECI and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Market Cap is 295.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AECI's current Market Cap is R13,295 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 R90.99, compared to a current price of R126.00 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is R13,295 Mil. AECI's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AECI (JSE:AFE), the current Market Cap is R13,295 Mil as of Jun. 30, 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 AECI (JSE:AFE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R126.00 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R90.99.
GuruFocus considers AECI to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFE:
Market Cap: R13,295 Mil
GF Value™: R90.99 vs. price of R126.00 (38.5% above fair value)
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 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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