Best Warren Buffett-style stocks in South Africa
As of October 5, 2026, the companies in South Africa that best fit Warren Buffett's rules are Kumba Iron Ore (KIO.JO, 76/100), Gold Fields (GFI, 72/100), and OUTsurance Group (OUT.JO, 67/100). invest-like scores 64 stocks here on moat, durability, management, financial health and price; 2 of them score 70 or higher.
Updated October 5, 2026
- Stocks scored
- 64
- Score 70+
- 2
- Median score
- 41/100
- Main exchanges
- Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)
Top 20 by Buffett-Fit Score
- 1Kumba Iron OreKIO.JO · Materials76/100
- 2Gold FieldsGFI · Materials72/100
- 3OUTsurance GroupOUT.JO · Financial Services67/100
- 4AVIAVI.JO · Consumer Staples66/100
- 5Sun InternationalSUI.JO · Consumer Discretionary64/100
- 6DrdgoldDRD · Materials63/100
- 7Vodacom GroupVOD.JO · Communication Services63/100
- 8Mr Price GroupMRP.JO · Consumer Discretionary62/100
- 9JSEJSE.JO · Financial Services61/100
- 10NaspersNPN.JO · Consumer Discretionary60/100
- 11Stadio HoldingsSDO.JO · Consumer Staples59/100
- 12Truworths InternationalTRU.JO · Consumer Discretionary58/100
- 13SantamSNT.JO · Financial Services56/100
- 14PSG Financial ServicesKST.JO · Financial Services55/100
- 15Boxer RetailBOX.JO · Consumer Discretionary53/100
- 16Harmony Gold MiningHMY · Materials53/100
- 17OptasiaOPA.JO · Financial Services52/100
- 18Wilson Bayly Holmes-OvconWBO.JO · Industrials52/100
- 19Clicks GroupCLS.JO · Healthcare51/100
- 20Momentum GroupMTM.JO · Financial Services51/100
How to read this list
The Buffett-Fit Score (0-100) checks five things: a lasting competitive advantage, steady earnings, how management uses capital, balance-sheet strength and whether the price leaves a margin of safety.
70 or higher is a strong fit. 60 to 69 passes most tests. Below 60, at least one of Buffett's rules is clearly missed.
A high score is a starting point, not a buy signal. Open the stock to read why it scores what it does.
Questions
What is the best stock analysis tool in South Africa?
For long-term investors in South Africa, invest-like: it scores 64 local companies and 21,000+ stocks worldwide against Warren Buffett's rules, explains every score in plain English and lists the best local fits here every day. The free plan includes 3 full analyses a week.
What are the best long-term stocks in South Africa?
Judged by Warren Buffett's rules, the highest-scoring companies in South Africa today are Kumba Iron Ore (KIO.JO, 76/100), Gold Fields (GFI, 72/100), OUTsurance Group (OUT.JO, 67/100), AVI (AVI.JO, 66/100), and Sun International (SUI.JO, 64/100). The list updates daily; each stock page explains the score in plain English.
Does invest-like cover South Africa stocks?
Yes. invest-like scores 64 companies based in South Africa, mainly listed on Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), as part of 21,000+ stocks in 68 countries. The site is available in English, German, French, Spanish and Portuguese.
How often is this list updated?
Scores are recomputed every day from the latest financial statements and prices.
Is this investment advice?
No. It is educational research that shows how well each company fits a published investing philosophy. Do your own research before buying.
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