South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 12.74% (As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:SOH South Ocean Holdings Ltd JSE:SOH
45 GF Score
Price R0.76
GF Value R1.55
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is South Ocean Holdings ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

South Ocean Holdings JSE:SOH 45 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 12.74% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:SOH with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

South Ocean Holdings's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.46%. South Ocean Holdings's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.35. South Ocean Holdings's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.74%.


South Ocean Holdings ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


South Ocean Holdings ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for South Ocean Holdings's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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South Ocean Holdings ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

South Ocean Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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South Ocean Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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JSE:SOH vs VRT, BE, HUBB: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, South Ocean Holdings's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.


South Ocean Holdings ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, South Ocean Holdings's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where South Ocean Holdings's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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South Ocean Holdings ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

South Ocean Holdings's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-2.15% / 0.35
=-6.14%

South Ocean Holdings's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=4.46% / 0.35
=12.74%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 12.74% mean?
South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 12.74% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on South Ocean Holdings and its competitors.
Is South Ocean Holdings' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
South Ocean Holdings' current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 12.74%. Overall, South Ocean Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Ocean Holdings' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to VRT and BE?
South Ocean Holdings' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 12.74% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for an Industrial Products company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. South Ocean Holdings's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 12.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Ocean Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.55, compared to a current price of R0.76 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 12.74%. South Ocean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 12.74% as of Dec. 2025. 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 South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R0.76 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1.55. GuruFocus considers South Ocean Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SOH:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 12.74%
  • GF Value™: R1.55 vs. price of R0.76 (51% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 9 warning signs

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


South Ocean Holdings Business Description

Address 16 Botha Street, Alrode, ZAF, 1451
South Ocean Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The Company through its subsidiaries manufactures electrical wires, imports and distributes electrical accessories, general-purpose insulated wire, a range of flexible conductors, steel wire armored cables, flat-twin and earth cables, aluminum conductor steel reinforced (ACSR) cables, aerial bundle conductors (ABC) and surface wire investment company and light fittings assembly. The operating segments of the company include Electrical cable manufacturing; and Property investments. The company earns maximum revenue from Electrical cable manufacturing segment which consists manufacturing and distribution of electric wire. The group operates in South Africa.
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