Standard Bank Malawi has the GF Score of 84, which implies that the company
might have
Good outperformance 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 Standard Bank Malawi
might have
Good outperformance potential.
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Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) 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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Standard Bank Malawi GF Score Related Terms
MSW:STANDARD vs PNC, USB: GF Score Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Standard Bank Malawi'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.
Standard Bank Malawi GF Score vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Standard Bank Malawi's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Bank Malawi's GF Score falls into.
Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) has a GF Score of 84 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 Standard Bank Malawi and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 70.00. Over the past decade, Standard Bank Malawi's GF Score has ranged from 45.00 to 96.00.
Is Standard Bank Malawi's GF Score too high?
Standard Bank Malawi's current GF Score of 84 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 70.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.00 to a high of 96.00. Overall, Standard Bank Malawi has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Bank Malawi's GF Score compare to PNC and USB?
Standard Bank Malawi's GF Score of 84 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Standard Bank Malawi's own GF Score has ranged from 45.00 to 96.00 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 Standard Bank Malawi and its competitors. Standard Bank Malawi's current GF Score is 84, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 70.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Bank Malawi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MWK1,918.44, compared to a current price of MWK3,999.45 — trading 108.5% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 84, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 70.00. Standard Bank Malawi's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD), the current GF Score is 84 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 Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Bank Malawi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MWK3,999.45 is trading 108.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MWK1,918.44.
GuruFocus considers Standard Bank Malawi to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSW:STANDARD:
GF Score: 84 (20% above median its 10-year median of 70.00)
GF Value™: MWK1,918.44 vs. price of MWK3,999.45 (108.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSW:STANDARD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Bank Malawi PLC provides banking services. Its business operations are divided into three segments Corporate and Investment Banking, Personal and Private Banking, Business and Commercial Banking, and Treasury and Capital Management. Services offered by the company include current accounts, savings, deposits, investment savings products, custody, debit cards, consumer loans, mortgages, internet banking, telephone banking, foreign exchange, commodities, debt securities, and equities trading, among others. Its branches are located across Malawi. The Bank offers its services to individual customers and small to medium-sized enterprises.
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