AECI (JSE:AFE) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


JSE:AFE AECI Ltd JSE:AFE
62 GF Score
Price R127.24
GF Value R91.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is AECI Moat Score?

AECI has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

AECI has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes AECI might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

AECI  (JSE:AFE) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

AECI Moat Score Related Terms

JSE:AFE
62GF Score
AECI Ltd JSE:AFE
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Is AECI (JSE:AFE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R127.24 is trading 39.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R91.05. GuruFocus considers AECI to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:AFE:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: R91.05 vs. price of R127.24 (39.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs

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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.
62GF Score

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R127.24
Price
R91.05
GF Value