AfrimatJSE:AFT +0.57%72 PB Ratio is 0.98 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 2.80. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R97.07 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 399 Building Materials companies, Afrimat ranks better than 58.9% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), Afrimat's share price is R28.37. Afrimat's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R28.99. Hence, Afrimat's PB Ratio of today is 0.98.
Good Sign:
Afrimat Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.03) is close to 10-year low of 1.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Afrimat's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AFT'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 2.8 Max: 4.74
Current: 0.98
During the past 13 years, Afrimat's highest PB Ratio was 4.74. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 2.80.
JSE:AFT's PB Ratio is ranked better than 58.9% of 399
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.16
vs JSE:AFT: 0.98
During the past 12 months, Afrimat's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Afrimat was 60.50% per year. The lowest was 3.80% per year. And the median was 12.15% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Afrimat PB Ratio Related Terms
Afrimat PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Afrimat's PB Ratio 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 Building Materials subindustry, Afrimat's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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.
Afrimat PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Afrimat's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Afrimat's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Afrimat's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Afrimat (JSE:AFT) has a PB Ratio of 0.98 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Afrimat and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 2.80. Over the past decade, Afrimat's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 4.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #164 out of 399 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Afrimat's PB Ratio too high?
Afrimat's current PB Ratio of 0.98 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 2.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 4.74. The Building Materials industry median PB Ratio is 1.16. Afrimat's value of 0.98 is 15.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #164 out of 399 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Afrimat has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afrimat's PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #164 out of 399 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Afrimat in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.16. Afrimat's value of 0.98 is 15.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Afrimat's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 4.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.80 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Afrimat has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.16, based on 399 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Afrimat's current PB Ratio of 0.98 is 15.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Afrimat and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Afrimat's current PB Ratio is 0.98, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Afrimat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afrimat (JSE:AFT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R97.07, compared to a current price of R28.37 — trading 70.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.98, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 2.80 and 15.5% below the Building Materials industry median of 1.16. Afrimat's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Afrimat (JSE:AFT), the current PB Ratio is 0.98 as of Jun. 25, 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 Afrimat (JSE:AFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afrimat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R28.37 is trading 70.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R97.07.
GuruFocus considers Afrimat to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFT:
PB Ratio: 0.98 (65% below median its 10-year median of 2.80)
GF Value™: R97.07 vs. price of R28.37 (70.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.5% below the Building Materials median (#164 of 399)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Afrimat Ltd is a South Africa-based company. It has five segment Construction Materials, Industrial Minerals, Bulk Commodities, Future Materials and Metals, and Services. The company generates majority of revenue from Construction Materials comprises two distinct product segments: Aggregates and Cement. Aggregates include the sale of sand, gravel, crushed stone, and concrete-based products. Concrete-based products are produced using rock, sand, water, cement, and readymix concrete are typically used in various construction applications. The segment also includes the processing and sale of fly-ash, a by-product used to enhance concrete performance. Cement consists of the manufacturing and supply of cement. The Group views the entire southern African region as a single geographical area.
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