Labat Africa (JSE:LAB) GF Value Rank: 2 (As of Jul. 01, 2026) — Near Median


What is Labat Africa GF Value Rank?

Labat Africa JSE:LAB GF Value Rank is 2 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.00. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Labat Africa has the GF Value Rank of 2.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Labat Africa GF Value Rank Related Terms

JSE:LAB vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Labat Africa's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.

Labat Africa GF Value Rank vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Labat Africa's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Labat Africa's GF Value Rank falls into.


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 2 mean?
Labat Africa (JSE:LAB) has a GF Value Rank of 2 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Labat Africa and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Labat Africa's GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is Labat Africa's GF Value Rank too high?
Labat Africa's current GF Value Rank of 2 is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00.
How does Labat Africa's GF Value Rank compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Labat Africa's GF Value Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. Historically, Labat Africa's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00 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 GF Value Rank for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Labat Africa and its competitors. Labat Africa's current GF Value Rank is 2, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Labat Africa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Labat Africa (JSE:LAB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.18, compared to a current price of R0.05 — trading 72.2% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 2, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Labat Africa (JSE:LAB), the current GF Value Rank is 2 as of Jul. 01, 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.

Labat Africa Business Description

Other Exchanges LAO:Germany
Address 75 Maude StreetSandown, The Leonardo 14th Floor, Sandown, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 1709
Labat Africa Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments; Technology, Head office, and Healthcare. The Technology segment manufactures and distributes integrated circuits South African Micro - Electronic Systems. Head office operations provide management services, logistics and seeks further investment opportunities for the Group. The Healthcare segment generates maximum revenue for the company and focusses on medical cannabis industry in South Africa. Geographically, the company carries out its business operations in South Africa.