Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Oct 12, 2026: fair value of Crookes Brothers Ltd ZAR 33.42, price ZAR 20.89, upside +60.0%, quality 35 out of 100. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Oct 3, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range R17.00 – R44.98 · fair‑value band R24.95 – R33.42 · the R20.89 price screens below the R33.42 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). 2 fiscal years are left out: there the valuation rested on only a fraction of the usual models. Dashed = 300-day average. As of Oct 3, 2026.
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Crookes Brothers Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the agricultural business in South Africa, Eswatini, Zambia, and Mozambique. The company grows sugar cane, bananas, and macadamia nuts.
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It is also involved in the development and sale of industrial, commercial, and residential property, as well as leases building. In addition, the company engages in tourism business, as well as provision of utility services related to the property development.
The company was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Umhlanga, South Africa.
Stock analysis
Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS) currently trades at R20.89, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is R33.42, implying the stock looks roughly 37.5% undervalued today.
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Valuation
Bull case: the Asset-Based group reads highest at a median of R32.83 per share, and 4 of the 6 models we run sit above the R20.89 price.
Bear case: the Earnings-Based group reads lowest at R19.31, and 2 of the 6 models stay below the price. Data coverage for this calculation is low.
Scenario range: R24.95 (bear) to R33.42 (bull), the price of R20.89 sits below it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 35/100 (below-average quality), in the Consumer Defensive sector.
Expensive Growth: The company is growing, but growth may require heavy reinvestment or weak cash conversion.
Crookes Brothers Ltd reported revenue of 778M ZAR in FY2026 versus 679M ZAR in FY2022, a compound +3.5%/yr. Reported net income was −285M ZAR in FY2026.
Key figures
Market cap 316M ZAC · P/E ratio 6.2 · P/S ratio 0.39 · EPS (TTM) R−18.69 · Dividend yield 7.2% · Net margin −36.7% · Return on equity −28.5% · Return on assets (EBIT) 2.0%.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 6 out of 100 (low confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 24% below its 52-week high and 23% above its 52-week low, currently above its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Consumer Defensive peers we cover trades at 10% fair-value upside, at 60%, CKS screens cheaper than that median.
Fair Value models
BearR24.95Fair Value R33.42BullR33.42
Price R20.89 · Upside +60.0%
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model.Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. If a model's bull case is above four times its base value, the table shows that limit with a > sign (like the overall Bull above): beyond it no assumption holds.Coverage ⓘCoverage = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.15/100
The company is growing, but growth may require heavy reinvestment or weak cash conversion.
Revenue growth 1 year
−6.7%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+8.1%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+4.1%
Start year 2021 (pandemic). Over 10 years: +3.7% a year
Revenue growth 23 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+6.6%
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Profit margin (trend) ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.
15.4% (2021) → 3.2% (2026)
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: fiscal 2026 is a loss year, no rate is defined from a loss
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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Farm Products · 293 stocks
Beats the industry median on 4/10 measures
A mixed picture versus its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score35 · Bottom 25%
Fair Value upside+60.0% · Top 25%
Profitability
Return on assets−16.7% · Bottom 25%
Net margin (12 months)−36.7% · Bottom 25%
Operating margin (12 months)−13.7% · Bottom 25%
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth−9.3% · Bottom 25%
Dividend yield (12 months)7.2% · Top 25%
Balance sheet
Debt / equity0.15× · Above median
Valuation Multiplesvs Farm Products median · lower = cheaper
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Is Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Oct 3, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of R33.42 versus a price of R20.89, about +60% upside (undervalued).
What is the fair value of CKS?
Our model-based fair value for Crookes Brothers Ltd is R33.42 (as of Oct 3, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: R20.89.
What is the quality score of CKS?
Crookes Brothers Ltd has a Quality Score of 35/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of R33.42 (as of Oct 3, 2026) from 6 valuation models. Cautious scenario R24.95, optimistic scenario R33.42. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the Crookes Brothers Ltd stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at R33.42, about +60% upside versus a price of R20.89 (undervalued). Cautious scenario R24.95, optimistic scenario R33.42. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS)?
Crookes Brothers Ltd reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about 778M ZAR (latest available figure, as of Oct 3, 2026).
Does Crookes Brothers Ltd pay a dividend?
Crookes Brothers Ltd currently shows a dividend yield of about 7.18% relative to its recent price (as of Oct 3, 2026).
What is the intrinsic value of Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For Crookes Brothers Ltd it is R33.42 per share (as of Oct 3, 2026), against a price of R20.89. It is the blended result of 6 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is Crookes Brothers Ltd stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Oct 3, 2026, CKS trades below its calculated fair value: price R20.89, fair value R33.42, a gap of about +60% (undervalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of CKS?
No. The price is what the market pays today (R20.89); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify (R33.42). For Crookes Brothers Ltd the two are R12.53 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is Crookes Brothers Ltd worth?
The market values Crookes Brothers Ltd at about 316M ZAC (market capitalisation, as of Oct 3, 2026). Per share that is R20.89; our models calculate a fair value of R33.42 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about CKS?
Our models span a range for Crookes Brothers Ltd: cautious scenario R24.95, base R33.42, optimistic R33.42 per share (as of Oct 3, 2026, price R20.89). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
What is the P/E ratio of CKS?
Crookes Brothers Ltd trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.2 (as of Oct 3, 2026). A P/E on its own says little: it compares the price with ONE year of profit, while our fair value of R33.42 is built from several models across several years. Other multiples: P/S 0.0.
How solid is the balance sheet of Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS)?
Balance-sheet figures for Crookes Brothers Ltd (as of Oct 3, 2026): return on equity −28.5%, debt of 0.15 per unit of equity. They feed the Quality Score of 35/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is CKS from its 52-week high?
Crookes Brothers Ltd trades at R20.89, about 24% below its 52-week high of R27.50 and 23% above the low of R17.00 (as of Oct 12, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of R33.42 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to Crookes Brothers Ltd?
From the same area (Consumer Defensive) we also value Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Muyuan Foods Group, Bunge Global SA, Tyson Foods, Inc, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is Crookes Brothers Ltd stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Oct 3, 2026: price R20.89, calculated fair value R33.42 (+60%), Quality Score 35/100, from 6 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of CKS calculated?
We run Crookes Brothers Ltd through 6 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of R33.42, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 13.8 % above its aggregate fair value. Crookes Brothers Ltd currently trades 38 % below its own fair value, and the market average says nothing about that. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS)?
The closing price on Oct 12, 2026 was R20.89. Our model-based fair value is R33.42, about +60% upside (undervalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with Crookes Brothers Ltd right now?
The large discount to fair value meets weak quality (35/100). That raises the risk this is a value trap rather than a bargain. The price is below even our cautious bear case (R24.95). The market is more pessimistic than our downside scenario. The large gap to fair value rests on thin data (low evidence): fewer applicable models and a shorter history. Read it with extra caution.
Where does the earnings growth of Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS) come from?
Earnings per share at Crookes Brothers Ltd grew +0.8 % a year from 2015 to 2026. Broken into its drivers: revenue per share +2.5 %, EBIT margin −0.1 %, tax rate +0.4 %, residual (interest, one-offs) −1.9 %. The four rates multiply to the earnings growth rate, they do not add up. Start and end are three-year averages so a single exceptional year does not distort the result.
Key figures of Crookes Brothers Ltd
How large is the market capitalisation of Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS)?
The market capitalisation of Crookes Brothers Ltd is 316M ZAC. The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the P/S ratio of Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS)?
The price-to-sales ratio of Crookes Brothers Ltd is 0.39 (last twelve months). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What are the earnings per share of Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS)?
Earnings per share at Crookes Brothers Ltd are R−18.69 (price ÷ EPS = P/E 6.2). Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the dividend yield of Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS)?
The dividend yield of Crookes Brothers Ltd is 7.2%. Yearly dividend relative to the share price. 3% pays 3 per 100 invested. Below: how much of profit is used for it.
What is the net margin of Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS)?
The net margin of Crookes Brothers Ltd is −36.7% (fiscal year 2026). How much of every unit of revenue ends up as profit. 10% means 10 cents of profit per dollar of sales.
What is the return on equity of Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS)?
The return on equity (ROE) of Crookes Brothers Ltd is −28.5% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of Crookes Brothers Ltd is 2.0% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS)?
The operating margin of Crookes Brothers Ltd is −13.7% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS)?
Revenue at Crookes Brothers Ltd is growing −9.3% versus a year earlier (3y avg +8.1%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How fast are earnings growing at Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS)?
Earnings per share at Crookes Brothers Ltd are growing −48.2% versus a year earlier. How much earnings per share grew versus a year earlier.
How much free cash flow does Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS) generate?
The free cash flow of Crookes Brothers Ltd is −13.6M ZAC (fiscal year 2026). The cash truly left after running and investing in the business, this is what pays dividends and buybacks.
How much net debt does Crookes Brothers Ltd (CKS) carry?
The net debt of Crookes Brothers Ltd is 374M ZAC (fiscal year 2026). Debt minus cash on hand. The note shows how many years of free cash flow could in theory pay it off.
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