African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) ROCE %: 23.43% (As of Mar. 2026)


JSE:AME African Media Entertainment Ltd JSE:AME
80 GF Score
Price R51.00
GF Value R48.43
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is African Media Entertainment ROCE %?

African Media Entertainment JSE:AME 80 ROCE % is 23.43% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:AME with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R48.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. African Media Entertainment's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.43%.

African Media Entertainment  (JSE:AME) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

African Media Entertainment ROCE % Related Terms

African Media Entertainment ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for African Media Entertainment's ROCE % 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.

African Media Entertainment ROCE % Chart

African Media Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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African Media Entertainment Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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African Media Entertainment ROCE % Calculation

African Media Entertainment's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=74.578/( ( (469.313 - 105.26) + (482.236 - 93.649) )/ 2 )
=74.578/( (364.053+388.587)/ 2 )
=74.578/376.32
=19.82 %

African Media Entertainment's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=86.298/( ( (468.684 - 120.749) + (482.236 - 93.649) )/ 2 )
=86.298/( ( 347.935 + 388.587 )/ 2 )
=86.298/368.261
=23.43 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 23.43% mean?
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) has a ROCE % of 23.43% as of Mar. 2026.
Is African Media Entertainment's ROCE % too high?
African Media Entertainment's current ROCE % is 23.43%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROCE % is 3.10. African Media Entertainment's value of 23.43% is 655.8% above this industry median. Overall, African Media Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Media Entertainment's ROCE % compare to NXST?
African Media Entertainment's ROCE % of 23.43% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.10. African Media Entertainment's value of 23.43% is 655.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.10, based on 988 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. African Media Entertainment's current ROCE % of 23.43% is 655.8% above 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Media Entertainment's current ROCE % is 23.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Media Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R48.43, compared to a current price of R51.00 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 23.43% and 655.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.10. African Media Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME), the current ROCE % is 23.43% as of Mar. 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R51.00 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R48.43. GuruFocus considers African Media Entertainment to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:AME:

  • ROCE %: 23.43%
  • GF Value™: R48.43 vs. price of R51.00 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 655.8% above the Media - Diversified median

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

African Media Entertainment Business Description

Address No. 5, 8th Street, Block A, AME Office Park, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2198
African Media Entertainment Ltd is involved in providing broadcasting services in South Africa. The company's operating segment includes Radio broadcasters; Media Services and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Radio broadcasters segment.
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