Firstrand (NAM:FST) Asset Impairment Charge: R0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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NAM:FST Firstrand Ltd NAM:FST
85 GF Score
Price R96.85
GF Value R84.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Firstrand Asset Impairment Charge?

Firstrand NAM:FST 85 Asset Impairment Charge is R0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAM:FST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Firstrand's Asset Impairment Charge for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 Mil.

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Firstrand Asset Impairment Charge Historical Data

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Firstrand Asset Impairment Charge Chart

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Firstrand Asset Impairment Charge Calculation

Asset Impairment Charge is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

Asset Impairment Charge for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R0 Mil.

What does a Asset Impairment Charge of R0 Mil mean?
Firstrand (NAM:FST) has a Asset Impairment Charge of R0 Mil as of Dec. 2025.
Is Firstrand's Asset Impairment Charge too high?
Firstrand's current Asset Impairment Charge is R0 Mil. Overall, Firstrand has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Firstrand's Asset Impairment Charge compare to JPM and BAC?
Firstrand's Asset Impairment Charge of R0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Asset Impairment Charge for a Banks company?
A good Asset Impairment Charge depends on the Banks industry context. However, Asset Impairment Charge 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 Asset Impairment Charge mean?
A high Asset Impairment Charge can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Firstrand's current Asset Impairment Charge is R0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Firstrand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand (NAM:FST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.67, compared to a current price of R96.85 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Asset Impairment Charge is R0 Mil. Firstrand's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Asset Impairment Charge calculated?
Asset Impairment Charge is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Firstrand (NAM:FST), the current Asset Impairment Charge is R0 Mil 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 Firstrand (NAM:FST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R96.85 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.67. GuruFocus considers Firstrand to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAM:FST:

  • Asset Impairment Charge: R0 Mil
  • GF Value™: R84.67 vs. price of R96.85 (14.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Firstrand Business Description

Address Corner Fredman Drive and Rivonia Road, 4 Merchant Place, C Low, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Firstrand Ltd wholly owns FirstRand Bank, a full-service bank providing a comprehensive range of retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking services in South Africa and offers niche products. The bank has three divisions, which are separately branded: First National Bank (FNB), WesBank and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB). The firm's reportable segment includes Retail and commercial segment, Corporate and institutional segment, Centre (including group treasury), Firstrand Bank Normalised, and Normalised adjustments.
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