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During the past 12 months, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Alexander Forbes Group Holdings was 41.70% per year. The lowest was -12.90% per year. And the median was -0.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Alexander Forbes Group Holdings was 2.92. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.37.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Book Value per Share Related Terms
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Book Value per Share Historical Data
* 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.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Book Value per Share Chart
JSE:AFH vs VOYA, FRHC: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings PB Ratio vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's PB Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) has a Book Value per Share of R3.03 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Alexander Forbes Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Book Value per Share too high?
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' current Book Value per Share is R3.03. Overall, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Book Value per Share compare to VOYA and FRHC?
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Book Value per Share of R3.03 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Diversified Financial Services industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Alexander Forbes Group Holdings and its competitors. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's current Book Value per Share is R3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.68, compared to a current price of R7.05 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is R3.03. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH), the current Book Value per Share is R3.03 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R7.05 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R8.68.
GuruFocus considers Alexander Forbes Group Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFH:
Book Value per Share: R3.03
GF Value™: R8.68 vs. price of R7.05 (18.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AFH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Business Description
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based diversified financial services company. The company operates through seven segments: Retirement consulting, Healthcare consulting, Investments, Individual consulting, Multinational consulting, Solutions & Enablement, and Client Services & Business Optimization. Its services include Retirement consulting, Investments, Healthcare, Preservation funds, and Others. The company also offers online services.
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