Zenith Bank (NSA:ZENITH) Cash per Share: ₦265.53 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSA:ZENITH Zenith Bank PLC NSA:ZENITH
78 GF Score
Price ₦124.90
GF Value ₦65.36
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Zenith Bank Cash per Share?

Zenith Bank NSA:ZENITH +1.09% 78 Cash per Share is ₦265.53 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSA:ZENITH with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦65.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Zenith Bank's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦265.53.


Zenith Bank  (NSA:ZENITH) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.


Zenith Bank Cash per Share Related Terms


Zenith Bank Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zenith Bank's Cash per Share can be seen below:

* 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.

Zenith Bank Cash per Share Chart

Zenith Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash per Share
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Zenith Bank Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Zenith Bank Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

Zenith Bank's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=9807517/41,070
=238.80

Zenith Bank's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=10905135/41,070
=265.53

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →
What does a Cash per Share of ₦265.53 mean?
Zenith Bank (NSA:ZENITH) has a Cash per Share of ₦265.53 as of Mar. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Zenith Bank and its competitors.
Is Zenith Bank's Cash per Share too high?
Zenith Bank's current Cash per Share is ₦265.53. Overall, Zenith Bank has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zenith Bank's Cash per Share compare to competitors?
Zenith Bank's Cash per Share of ₦265.53 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 Cash per Share for a Banks company?
A good Cash per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cash 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 Cash per Share mean?
A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Zenith Bank and its competitors. Zenith Bank's current Cash per Share is ₦265.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zenith Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenith Bank (NSA:ZENITH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦65.36, compared to a current price of ₦124.90 — trading 91.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is ₦265.53. Zenith Bank's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash per Share calculated?
Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Zenith Bank (NSA:ZENITH), the current Cash per Share is ₦265.53 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 Zenith Bank (NSA:ZENITH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenith Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦124.90 is trading 91.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦65.36. GuruFocus considers Zenith Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:ZENITH:

  • Cash per Share: ₦265.53
  • GF Value™: ₦65.36 vs. price of ₦124.90 (91.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Zenith Bank Business Description

Address Plot 84/87, Ajose Adeogun Street, Zenith Heights, Victoria Island, Lagos, NGA
Zenith Bank PLC is a Nigeria- based company. Its core business is the provision of banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers. The bank provides services such as granting of loans and advances, corporate finance and money market activities. It also provides banking and pension custodial services to a diverse group of corporations, financial institutions, investment funds, governments and individuals; provision of investment advisory, financial planning services and investment product offerings; providing brokerage services, financing services and securities lending services to institutional clients, including mutual funds, pension funds and to high-net-worth individuals. Revenue generated by bank consists of interest income, fees and commission received.
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₦124.90
Price
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