MTN Group (STU:LL6) Net Cash per Share: €-6.63 (As of Jun. 2026)

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STU:LL6 MTN Group Ltd STU:LL6
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Price €10.60
GF Value €2.79
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What is MTN Group Net Cash per Share?

MTN Group STU:LL6 +0.95% 73 Net Cash per Share is €-6.63 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LL6 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 31 Telecommunication Services companies, MTN Group ranks worse than 3225803.23% on this metric.

Net Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities minus Total Liabilities minus Minority Interest and then divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). MTN Group's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-6.63.

The historical rank and industry rank for MTN Group's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:

STU:LL6's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 7.67
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.

MTN Group  (STU:LL6) Net Cash per Share Explanation

Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

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MTN Group Net Cash per Share Related Terms


MTN Group Net Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MTN Group's Net Cash per Share 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.

MTN Group Net Cash per Share Chart

MTN Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Cash per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.20 -6.45 -6.68 -7.58 -8.47

MTN Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Net Cash per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.68 -7.58 -5.91 -8.47 -6.63

STU:LL6 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Net Cash per Share Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, MTN Group's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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.


MTN Group Price-to-Net-Cash vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, MTN Group's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MTN Group's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.


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MTN Group Net Cash per Share Calculation

In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.

MTN Group's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2646.0593927645-16904.842757841-1271.0786720671)/1832.972
=-8.47

MTN Group's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(6326.2169862808-17207.502318599-1267.6982117264)/1833.052
=-6.63

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Cash per Share →
What does a Net Cash per Share of €-6.63 mean?
MTN Group (STU:LL6) has a Net Cash per Share of €-6.63 as of Jun. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on MTN Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #999999 out of 31 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is MTN Group's Net Cash per Share too high?
MTN Group's current Net Cash per Share is €-6.63. Based on the distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #999999 out of 31 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MTN Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTN Group's Net Cash per Share compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #999999 out of 31 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places MTN Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 7.67. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.67, based on 31 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on MTN Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 7.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MTN Group's current Net Cash per Share is €-6.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTN Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group (STU:LL6) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.79, compared to a current price of €10.60 — trading 279.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is €-6.63. MTN Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MTN Group (STU:LL6), the current Net Cash per Share is €-6.63 as of Jun. 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.60 is trading 279.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.79. GuruFocus considers MTN Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LL6:

  • Net Cash per Share: €-6.63
  • GF Value™: €2.79 vs. price of €10.60 (279.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LL6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MTN Group Business Description

Address Innovation Centre 216 - 14th Avenue, Fairland, Roodepoort, Gauteng, Johannesburg, ZAF, 2195
MTN Group Ltd is a mobile telecommunications provider. The company also has a joint venture in Iran. From a product perspective, the majority of its revenue is from voice and data. Other contributors include SMS and sale of devices revenue. MTN also provides enterprise services to small/midsize enterprises and corporate clients. The company owns the mobile infrastructure and data centers. Its segments include Network services, Mobile devices, Interconnect and roaming, Digital and fintech and others. It derives maximum revenue from Network Services segment. Geographically, the company operates across South Africa, Nigeria, South and East Africa (SEA), GHASEA, Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The majority of the company's revenue is earned in and Nigeria.
73GF Score

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