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AfrimatJSE:AFT +0.88%71 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.71% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R98.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Building Materials companies, Afrimat ranks worse than 60.24% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Afrimat's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R-69 Mil. Afrimat's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R9,774 Mil. Therefore, Afrimat's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -0.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Afrimat's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AFT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24 Med: 12.99 Max: 22.07
Current: 1.28
During the past 13 years, Afrimat's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 22.07%. The lowest was 1.24%. And the median was 12.99%.
JSE:AFT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 60.24% of 410
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.345
vs JSE:AFT: 1.28
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Afrimat Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Afrimat Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Afrimat's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
JSE:AFT vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Afrimat's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Afrimat's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Afrimat's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.71% mean?
Afrimat (JSE:AFT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.71% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Afrimat and its competitors. Over the past decade, Afrimat's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.24 to 22.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #247 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Afrimat's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Afrimat's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.71%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 22.07. Based on the distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #247 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Afrimat has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afrimat's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #247 out of 410 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Afrimat in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.35. Historically, Afrimat's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.24 to 22.07 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Building Materials company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Building Materials companies is 2.35, based on 410 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Afrimat and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Afrimat's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.71%. 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 R98.68, compared to a current price of R27.61 — trading 72% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.71%. Afrimat's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Afrimat (JSE:AFT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.71% 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 R27.61 is trading 72% below its estimated GF Value™ of R98.68.
GuruFocus considers Afrimat to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFT:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -0.71%
GF Value™: R98.68 vs. price of R27.61 (72% below fair value)
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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