FirstrandNAM:FST +1.62%85 EV-to-OCF is 20.52 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 28.77. GuruFocus rates NAM:FST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,504 Banks companies, Firstrand ranks worse than 88.1% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Firstrand's Enterprise Value is R383,798 Mil.
Firstrand's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R18,700 Mil. Therefore, Firstrand's EV-to-OCF for today is 20.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Firstrand's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
NAM:FST'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -62.38 Med: 28.77 Max: 104.6
Current: 20.29
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Firstrand was 104.60. The lowest was -62.38. And the median was 28.77.
NAM:FST's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 88.1% of 1504
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.56
vs NAM:FST: 20.29
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Firstrand's share price for today is R96.31.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Firstrand's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R7.856.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Firstrand EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Firstrand EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Firstrand's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Firstrand's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Firstrand EV-to-OCF vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Firstrand's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Firstrand's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Firstrand's current Enterprise Value is R383,798 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Firstrand's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R18,700 Mil.
* 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.
Firstrand (NAM:FST) has a EV-to-OCF of 20.52 as of Jul. 03, 2026. This is 29% below median its historical median of 28.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Firstrand ranks #1325 out of 1504 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Firstrand's EV-to-OCF too high?
Firstrand's current EV-to-OCF of 20.52 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 28.77. The Banks industry median EV-to-OCF is 3.56. Firstrand's value of 20.52 is 476.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Firstrand ranks #1325 out of 1504 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-OCF compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Firstrand ranks #1325 out of 1504 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Firstrand in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 3.56. Firstrand's value of 20.52 is 476.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.77 vs. the industry median of 3.56, Firstrand has consistently been above 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 EV-to-OCF for a Banks company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Banks companies is 3.56, based on 1,504 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Firstrand's current EV-to-OCF of 20.52 is 476.4% above 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Banks industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 3.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Firstrand's current EV-to-OCF is 20.52, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 28.77. 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 R84.44, compared to a current price of R96.31 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 20.52, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 28.77 and 476.4% above the Banks industry median of 3.56. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Firstrand (NAM:FST), the current EV-to-OCF is 20.52 as of Jul. 03, 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 Firstrand (NAM:FST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R96.31 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.44.
GuruFocus considers Firstrand to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAM:FST:
EV-to-OCF: 20.52 (29% below median its 10-year median of 28.77)
GF Value™: R84.44 vs. price of R96.31 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 476.4% above the Banks median (#1325 of 1504)
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 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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