Afrimat (JSE:AFT) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Feb. 2026) — 63% Below Median

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68 GF Score
Price R25.60
GF Value R98.64
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Afrimat Financial Strength?

Afrimat JSE:AFT -2.92% 68 Financial Strength is 3 as of Feb. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFT with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R98.64 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Afrimat has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Afrimat Ltd displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Afrimat's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.80. Afrimat's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.28. As of today, Afrimat's Altman Z-Score is 2.16.


Afrimat  (JSE:AFT) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Afrimat has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Afrimat Financial Strength Related Terms


JSE:AFT vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Afrimat's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Afrimat's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Afrimat's Financial Strength falls into.


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Afrimat Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Afrimat's Interest Expense for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-150 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was R120 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R936 Mil.

Afrimat's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*120.203/-149.71
=0.80

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Afrimat Ltd interest coverage is 1.72, which is low.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Afrimat's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(1659.305 + 935.833) / 9357.982
=0.28

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Afrimat has a Z-score of 2.16, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Afrimat is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.16 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 3 mean?
Afrimat (JSE:AFT) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Feb. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Afrimat and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Afrimat's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Afrimat's Financial Strength too high?
Afrimat's current Financial Strength of 3 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Afrimat has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afrimat's Financial Strength compare to CRH and MLM?
Afrimat's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, Afrimat's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Building Materials company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Afrimat and its competitors. Afrimat's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 R98.64, compared to a current price of R25.60 — trading 74% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Afrimat's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Afrimat (JSE:AFT), the current Financial Strength is 3 as of Feb. 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 R25.60 is trading 74% below its estimated GF Value™ of R98.64. GuruFocus considers Afrimat to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:AFT:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (63% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: R98.64 vs. price of R25.60 (74% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Corner Willie van Schoor Avenue and Old Oak Road, Tyger Valley Office Park No. 2, Tyger Valley, Bellville, WC, ZAF, 7530
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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