Jumia Technologies Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 3/6
Jumia Technologies has a total shareholder equity of $367.0K and total debt of $13.9M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 3794.8%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $108.2M and $107.8M respectively.
Key information
3,794.82%
Debt to equity ratio
US$13.93m
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | n/a |
| Cash | US$48.28m |
| Equity | US$367.00k |
| Total liabilities | US$107.79m |
| Total assets | US$108.16m |
Recent financial health updates
Analysis Article • Jun 26
We're Not Worried About Jumia Technologies' (NYSE:JMIA) Cash Burn
Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...Analysis Article • Jun 11
Here's Why We're Watching Jumia Technologies' (NYSE:JMIA) Cash Burn Situation
There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...Analysis Article • Feb 21
Health Check: How Prudently Does Jumia Technologies (NYSE:JMIA) Use Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Jun 17
We're Hopeful That Jumia Technologies (NYSE:JMIA) Will Use Its Cash Wisely
There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. Indeed, Jumia Technologies...Analysis Article • Jun 08
Will Jumia Technologies (NYSE:JMIA) Spend Its Cash Wisely?
We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although...Recent updates
Analysis Article • 17h
Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE:JMIA) Just Reported Earnings, And Analysts Cut Their Target Price
The quarterly results for Jumia Technologies AG ( NYSE:JMIA ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit...
New Narrative • Aug 13
Rising Online Adoption And Higher Take Rates Will Reshape This African E Commerce Leader
Catalysts About Jumia Technologies Jumia Technologies operates a pan African e commerce marketplace supported by an integrated logistics and advertising platform. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Seeking Alpha • Jul 29
Jumia: Unprofitable With Cash Burn, Lowering Price Target
Summary Jumia remains fundamentally unprofitable, with persistent cash burn and shrinking liquidity despite a decade of operations in African markets. JMIA faces major structural challenges: underdeveloped infrastructure, low consumer purchasing power, and high logistics costs impede scalability and profitability. My revised price target is $2.8/share, reflecting delayed break-even, likely dilution, and the need for conservative valuation multiples. I maintain a 'Hold' rating, as JMIA's upside is contingent on achieving sustainable EBITDA and FCF, which remains highly uncertain. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jun 26
We're Not Worried About Jumia Technologies' (NYSE:JMIA) Cash Burn
Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...Analysis Article • May 11
Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Jumia Technologies AG's (NYSE:JMIA) First-Quarter Report
Shareholders of Jumia Technologies AG ( NYSE:JMIA ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 16% to...Analysis Article • Feb 06
Why We're Not Concerned Yet About Jumia Technologies AG's (NYSE:JMIA) 26% Share Price Plunge
Jumia Technologies AG ( NYSE:JMIA ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough...Analysis Article • Nov 15
Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE:JMIA) Third-Quarter Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Next Year
Jumia Technologies AG ( NYSE:JMIA ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 2.6...Analysis Article • Oct 15
Jumia Technologies AG's (NYSE:JMIA) P/S Is Still On The Mark Following 26% Share Price Bounce
Despite an already strong run, Jumia Technologies AG ( NYSE:JMIA ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in...Analysis Article • Aug 16
Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE:JMIA) Stocks Shoot Up 71% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable
Despite an already strong run, Jumia Technologies AG ( NYSE:JMIA ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 71% in...Analysis Article • Aug 13
Industry Analysts Just Upgraded Their Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE:JMIA) Revenue Forecasts By 13%
NYSE:JMIA 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Jumia Technologies's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Jul 02
Jumia Technologies AG's (NYSE:JMIA) P/S Is Still On The Mark Following 40% Share Price Bounce
Jumia Technologies AG ( NYSE:JMIA ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 40% gain in the last month...Analysis Article • Jun 11
Here's Why We're Watching Jumia Technologies' (NYSE:JMIA) Cash Burn Situation
There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...Analysis Article • May 06
Jumia Technologies AG's (NYSE:JMIA) 39% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
Those holding Jumia Technologies AG ( NYSE:JMIA ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 39% in...
New Narrative • Mar 28
Upcountry Expansion And International Sourcing Will Unlock New Markets
Expanding into underserved regions through differentiated logistics could drive growth and increase revenue without raising fixed costs.Seeking Alpha • Feb 26
Jumia's Business Prospects: Personal Reflections And A Candid Conversation With The CEO
Summary Jumia Technologies has restructured for efficiency and growth, showing resilience in the African e-commerce market despite market skepticism and current low stock prices. CEO Francis Dufay highlights Jumia's strategic focus on customer experience, market efficiency, and logistics, leading to significant growth in orders and customer base. Jumia's competitive advantages include a robust distribution network and the ability to offer cash on delivery, positioning it well against competitors like Temu. Despite financial challenges, Jumia is on a path to profitability, with strong execution and improved financial guidance for 2025. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 21
Health Check: How Prudently Does Jumia Technologies (NYSE:JMIA) Use Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Seeking Alpha • Dec 16
Jumia: Fading Macro Headwinds Offset By Rising Competition
Summary Jumia's Q3 results were mixed, with improving usage trends offset by currency headwinds and elevated expenses. Currency stabilization in Nigeria and Egypt is a positive, but inflation continues to pose a challenge. Jumia's exit from South Africa isn't meaningful from a financial perspective but highlights the threat of increasing competition. While Jumia's valuation may appear reasonable, the company needs to demonstrate a viable path to profitable growth in order to improve sentiment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 12
A Fresh Reset For Jumia Technologies
Summary Jumia's Q3 results showed mixed performance with positive growth in active customers and GMV but increased cash usage and EBITDA loss due to strategic investments. Warehouse consolidation and increased marketing spend temporarily raised costs but are expected to drive efficiency and growth in 2025. Expansion beyond major cities in Nigeria is promising, with upcountry orders growing 22%, highlighting Jumia's resilience in tough economic conditions. Despite current stock declines, Jumia's strong cash position and strategic groundwork set up 2025 as a critical "prove it" year, maintaining a strong buy rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 24
Jumia Technologies: The Resilience Amidst Market Challenges Shows Its Strength
Summary I maintain a bullish stance on Jumia stock despite recent volatility, driven by strong micro-strategic initiatives and macroeconomic reforms in Nigeria and Egypt. Jumia's robust market share, increased supply efficiency, and successful marketing strategies are driving its growth, even amidst challenging economic conditions. The company is expanding beyond major cities, leveraging better infrastructure and marketing investments to tap into the untapped African e-commerce market. Currency devaluation and shrinking consumer spending in Nigeria and Egypt pose risks, but Jumia's cost management and strategic initiatives offer long-term growth potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 10
Jumia: Currency Crises Creating Cloudy Outlook
Summary While Jumia's second quarter performance was poor, it appears to have been driven by currency instability in Egypt and Nigeria. Underlying trends in the business continue to look promising, with solid constant currency growth and an improving cost structure. Jumia's valuation is reasonable based on its growth prospects and improving profitability. This is overshadowed by currency risks and the growing risk of a global recession though. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 25
What You Can Learn From Jumia Technologies AG's (NYSE:JMIA) P/S After Its 60% Share Price Crash
Jumia Technologies AG ( NYSE:JMIA ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough...Seeking Alpha • Jul 12
Validation For Jumia Technologies And Its Growth Trajectory
Summary Jumia Technologies investors have seen a 323% gain since November 2023, validating the company's pivot and future growth potential. Benchmark validated Jumia with a $14 price target and a 20% CAGR in African e-commerce through 2030, supporting Jumia's expansion beyond capital cities and new warehouses to meet growing demand. Jumia's focus on advanced customer service, including a new omnichannel solution, is improving key metrics and positioning the company as a modern e-commerce leader. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 11
Optimistic Investors Push Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE:JMIA) Shares Up 34% But Growth Is Lacking
Despite an already strong run, Jumia Technologies AG ( NYSE:JMIA ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 34% in...Seeking Alpha • Jul 02
Jumia: Strong Stock Potential, Weakened By Macroeconomics
Summary Jumia is Africa's leading e-commerce platform, with $244 million in revenue and ~24 million active customers in 2023. The macroeconomics of Jumia's biggest market threatens its performance. Despite dominating the African e-commerce market, JMIA still has room for growth in terms of customer base and market expansion. The Company's financials show challenges, with high liabilities and macroeconomic issues affecting its performance, but it is taking steps in the right direction. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jun 17
We're Hopeful That Jumia Technologies (NYSE:JMIA) Will Use Its Cash Wisely
There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. Indeed, Jumia Technologies...Analysis Article • May 09
Jumia Technologies AG's (NYSE:JMIA) Shares Climb 25% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
Despite an already strong run, Jumia Technologies AG ( NYSE:JMIA ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 25% in...Seeking Alpha • May 08
Jumia Technologies: Improving Growth Prospects Could Drive The Stock Higher
Summary Jumia Technologies is on its way to building a sustainable business after a change in management, but the company still needs to prove it can generate profitable growth. High inflation rates, currency depreciation, and scarcity of supply in core markets are negatively impacting Jumia's business. A more stable macro environment should be supportive of JMIA's business going forward. I believe Jumia is fairly valued given the risks involved, but the stock could move higher if the company's fundamentals continue to improve, particularly if growth picks up. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 14
Jumia Technologies AG's (NYSE:JMIA) 120% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Revenues
Jumia Technologies AG ( NYSE:JMIA ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 120% share price jump in the...Seeking Alpha • Feb 21
Jumia Technologies Delivers Proof Positive Of Its Strategic Evolution
Summary Jumia Technologies delivered strong Q4 2023 results, confirming the company's turnaround and sustainable growth. CEO Francis Dufay highlighted the deliberate efforts behind Jumia's sustained performance and the shift towards sustainable growth. Jumia provided broad and open guidance for the future, aiming to reduce losses, increase orders and GMV, and improve cash efficiency. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 05
Jumia Excellent Progress; The Apex Of Change
Summary Jumia reported improved expenses and losses, with a 71% drop in quarterly cash burn and a 67% drop in adjusted EBITDA loss. The company is experiencing growth in GMV of physical goods, expansion into secondary cities and rural areas, and an increase in repurchase rates from new customers. Jumia's CEO, Francis Dufay, has a clear plan and is executing it well, leading to faith in the company's future. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 21
Jumia Technologies: CEO Francis Dufay Discusses A Milestone Quarter
Summary Jumia Technologies improves guidance for 2023 EBITDA loss and achieves year-over-year growth in 5 countries. CEO Francis Dufay discusses reducing unit costs, the strategic importance of pickup stations, and dynamic marketing strategies. Jumia collaborates with Starlink for internet access and shows resilience in challenging macroeconomic environments. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 23
Jumia: Challenging Prospects
Summary Jumia sees good progress on reducing losses and cash burn; however, this was largely driven by cuts to marketing expenses. Near-term outlook is unexciting due to macro challenges. Challenging medium-term growth prospects due to funding constraints and rising competition from strong players with considerable competitive advantages. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 29
Jumia: Cutting Costs Won't Be Enough
Summary Jumia faces challenges due to high inflation and a restricted supply of goods, impacting consumer spending on its platform. Jumia is also pulling away from activities with questionable economics, negatively impacting growth. While Jumia's profitability has improved on the back of cost-cutting measures, a return to steady consumer growth is necessary for long-term success. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 16
Jumia Technologies: I See Several Red Flags
Summary Jumia is a pan-African e-commerce platform operating in 11 African countries. Last quarter's earnings were very weak, with crucial revenue-driving metrics falling by more than a quarter each. The stock is overvalued based on my valuation analysis. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 13
Jumia Technologies AG's (NYSE:JMIA) Business Is Trailing The Industry But Its Shares Aren't
When close to half the companies in the Multiline Retail industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios (or...Analysis Article • Jun 08
Will Jumia Technologies (NYSE:JMIA) Spend Its Cash Wisely?
We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although...Seeking Alpha • Jun 03
CEO Francis Dufay Pivoting Jumia Amidst Challenging Macroeconomic Conditions
Summary Jumia Technologies is focusing on long-term growth strategies, including expanding into secondary cities in Africa and addressing pent-up demand for e-commerce. The company has achieved significant results in cost-cutting and efficiency improvements, despite challenges posed by global economic conditions. CEO Francis Dufay remains optimistic about the company's future, and investors should watch for the results of these strategic shifts to become evident in Jumia's financials. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaFinancial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: JMIA's short term assets ($85.9M) do not cover its short term liabilities ($97.4M).
Long Term Liabilities: JMIA's short term assets ($85.9M) exceed its long term liabilities ($10.3M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: JMIA has more cash than its total debt.
Reducing Debt: JMIA's debt to equity ratio has increased from 0% to 3794.8% over the past 5 years.
Balance Sheet
Cash Runway Analysis
For companies that have on average been loss-making in the past, we assess whether they have at least 1 year of cash runway.
Stable Cash Runway: JMIA has sufficient cash runway for more than a year based on its current free cash flow.
Forecast Cash Runway: Insufficient data to determine if JMIA has enough cash runway if its free cash flow continues to grow or shrink based on historical rates.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/16 02:43 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Jumia Technologies AG is covered by 12 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Nirgunan Tiruchelvam | Aletheia Analyst Network Limited |
| Yanfang Jiang | Benchmark Company |
| James Bass | Berenberg |