Zenith Bank (LSE:ZENB) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $1.00 (As of Mar. 2026)

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LSE:ZENB Zenith Bank PLC LSE:ZENB
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Price $2.90
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What is Zenith Bank Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Zenith Bank LSE:ZENB 83 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ZENB with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.58. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Zenith Bank's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.386. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $1.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Zenith Bank's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 90.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 67.20% 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Zenith Bank was 107.10% per year. The lowest was 67.20% per year. And the median was 87.15% per year.

As of today (2026-08-25), Zenith Bank's current stock price is $2.90. Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.00. Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 2.90.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Zenith Bank was 47.43. The lowest was 2.49. And the median was 4.16.


Zenith Bank  (LSE:ZENB) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=2.90/1.00
=2.90

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Zenith Bank was 47.43. The lowest was 2.49. And the median was 4.16.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Zenith Bank Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Zenith Bank Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Zenith Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.19 0.59 0.87 0.93 1.07

Zenith Bank Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.06 1.05 0.84 1.07 1.00

Zenith Bank Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


Zenith Bank Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Zenith Bank Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Zenith Bank's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=3.386/330.2130*330.2130
=3.386

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Zenith Bank Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 -0.101 241.018 -0.138
201609 -0.149 241.428 -0.204
201612 0.350 241.432 0.479
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 -0.233 244.955 -0.314
201709 0.014 246.819 0.019
201712 0.186 246.524 0.249
201803 0.173 249.554 0.229
201806 -0.305 251.989 -0.400
201809 0.021 252.439 0.027
201812 0.175 251.233 0.230
201903 -0.011 254.202 -0.014
201906 0.135 256.143 0.174
201909 0.106 256.759 0.136
201912 0.092 256.974 0.118
202003 0.820 258.115 1.049
202006 -0.751 257.797 -0.962
202009 0.134 260.280 0.170
202012 -0.004 260.474 -0.005
202103 -0.018 264.877 -0.022
202106 1.122 271.696 1.364
202109 -0.906 274.310 -1.091
202112 0.199 278.802 0.236
202203 0.029 287.504 0.033
202206 0.446 296.311 0.497
202209 0.870 296.808 0.968
202212 -0.042 296.797 -0.047
202303 0.182 301.836 0.199
202306 0.955 305.109 1.034
202309 0.190 307.789 0.204
202312 1.471 306.746 1.584
202403 -0.072 312.332 -0.076
202406 0.278 314.175 0.292
202409 0.477 315.301 0.500
202412 0.109 315.605 0.114
202503 0.751 319.799 0.775
202506 0.859 322.561 0.879
202509 -0.186 324.800 -0.189
202512 0.717 324.054 0.731
202603 3.386 330.213 3.386

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.00 mean?
Zenith Bank (LSE:ZENB) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.00 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Zenith Bank and its competitors.
Is Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Zenith Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.00. Overall, Zenith Bank has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to competitors?
Zenith Bank's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.00 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Banks company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Zenith Bank and its competitors. Zenith Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.00. 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?
Zenith Bank (LSE:ZENB) has a current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.00. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.58, compared to a current price of $2.90 — trading 83.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.00. Zenith Bank's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Zenith Bank (LSE:ZENB), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.00 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 (LSE:ZENB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenith Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.90 is trading 83.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.58.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ZENB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $1.00
  • GF Value™: $1.58 vs. price of $2.90 (83.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Zenith Bank Business Description

Other Exchanges ZENITH:Nigeria
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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