Close Brothers Group has the GF Score of 59, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Close Brothers Group
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Close Brothers Group GF Score Related Terms
FRA:CS3 vs PNC: GF Score Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Close Brothers Group's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.
Close Brothers Group GF Score vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Close Brothers Group's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Close Brothers Group's GF Score falls into.
Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) has a GF Score of 59 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Close Brothers Group and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 72.00. Over the past decade, Close Brothers Group's GF Score has ranged from 22.00 to 86.00.
Is Close Brothers Group's GF Score too high?
Close Brothers Group's current GF Score of 59 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 72.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.00 to a high of 86.00. Overall, Close Brothers Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Close Brothers Group's GF Score compare to PNC?
Close Brothers Group's GF Score of 59 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Close Brothers Group's own GF Score has ranged from 22.00 to 86.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Banks company?
A good GF Score depends on the Banks industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Close Brothers Group and its competitors. Close Brothers Group's current GF Score is 59, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 72.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Close Brothers Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.14, compared to a current price of €5.05 — trading 22% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 59, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 72.00. Close Brothers Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3), the current GF Score is 59 as of Jun. 28, 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 Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close Brothers Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.05 is trading 22% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.14.
GuruFocus considers Close Brothers Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CS3:
GF Score: 59 (18% below median its 10-year median of 72.00)
GF Value™: €4.14 vs. price of €5.05 (22% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Close Brothers Group PLC is a banking group that provides lending, deposit-taking, and securities trading services. The group mostly offers services to small businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom. Its operating segments are: Commercial, Retail, and Property. Maximum revenue is generated from its Commercial segment, which mainly offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market. The Retail segment provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers, and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates; and the Property segment offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.
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