Standard Bank Group (NAM:SNB) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.03 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 70% Above Median

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NAM:SNB Standard Bank Group Ltd NAM:SNB
67 GF Score
Price R324.48
GF Value R237.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Standard Bank Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Standard Bank Group NAM:SNB 67 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.03 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates NAM:SNB with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of R237.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,306 Banks companies, Standard Bank Group ranks better than 56.89% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Standard Bank Group's current share price is R324.48. Standard Bank Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was R107.14. Standard Bank Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for Standard Bank Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NAM:SNB' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92   Med: 1.78   Max: 3.12
Current: 3.02

During the past 13 years, Standard Bank Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.12. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.78.

NAM:SNB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
56.89% of 1306 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.345 vs NAM:SNB: 3.02

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Standard Bank Group's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was R122.960. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is R107.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Standard Bank Group  (NAM:SNB) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Standard Bank Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Standard Bank Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Standard Bank Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

Standard Bank Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Standard Bank Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Standard Bank Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 2.10 0.00 2.15 0.00 2.70

NAM:SNB vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Standard Bank Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Standard Bank Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Standard Bank Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Standard Bank Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Standard Bank Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Standard Bank Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=324.48/107.14
=3.03

* 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.

Standard Bank Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Standard Bank Group's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=122.96/162.8800*162.8800
=122.960

Current CPI (Dec25) = 162.8800.

Standard Bank Group Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 74.892 109.002 111.910
201712 67.517 113.907 96.545
201812 68.733 118.921 94.140
201912 83.378 123.717 109.772
202012 75.751 127.467 96.796
202112 82.878 135.029 99.973
202212 94.033 145.156 105.515
202312 112.978 152.718 120.496
202412 113.433 157.212 117.523
202512 122.960 162.880 122.960

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.03 mean?
Standard Bank Group (NAM:SNB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.03 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Standard Bank Group and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 1.78. Over the past decade, Standard Bank Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 3.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Bank Group ranks #563 out of 1306 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Standard Bank Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Standard Bank Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.03 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 1.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 3.12. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.35. Standard Bank Group's value of 3.03 is 9.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Bank Group ranks #563 out of 1306 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Bank Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Bank Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Standard Bank Group ranks #563 out of 1306 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Standard Bank Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.35. Standard Bank Group's value of 3.03 is 9.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Standard Bank Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 3.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 3.35, Standard Bank Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.35, based on 1,306 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Standard Bank Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.03 is 9.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Standard Bank Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Bank Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.03, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Bank Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Bank Group (NAM:SNB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R237.35, compared to a current price of R324.48 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.03, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 9.4% below the Banks industry median of 3.35. Standard Bank Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Standard Bank Group (NAM:SNB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.03 as of Jul. 14, 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 Standard Bank Group (NAM:SNB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Bank Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R324.48 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R237.35. GuruFocus considers Standard Bank Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAM:SNB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.03 (70% above median its 10-year median of 1.78)
  • GF Value™: R237.35 vs. price of R324.48 (36.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.4% below the Banks median (#563 of 1306)

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


Standard Bank Group Business Description

Address 5 Simmonds Street, 9th Floor, Standard Bank Centre, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2001
Standard Bank Group Ltd provides banking and other financial services. Its operating model is client-led and structured around its business units, which are Personal & Private Banking (PPB), Business and Commercial Banking (BCB), Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), and Insurance & Asset Management (IAM). It offers credit cards, mortgages, vehicle loans, insurance, and other lending and transactional products. Geographically, the company derives its maximum revenue from South Africa, followed by other African and international regions.
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