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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-09-13), NBS Bank's 12-1 Month Momentum % is -35.62%.
The industry rank for NBS Bank's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
MSW:NBS's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked worse than 97.36% of 1589
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 18.41
vs MSW:NBS: -35.62
NBS Bank (MSW:NBS) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
NBS Bank 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
MSW:NBS vs USB, PNC: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, NBS Bank's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
NBS Bank 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, NBS Bank's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NBS Bank's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
NBS Bank (MSW:NBS) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
12-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 12-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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.
What does a 12-1 Month Momentum % of -35.62% mean?
NBS Bank (MSW:NBS) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of -35.62% as of Sep. 13, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on NBS Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NBS Bank ranks #1547 out of 1589 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 97.4%.
Is NBS Bank's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
NBS Bank's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -35.62%. Based on the distribution chart, NBS Bank ranks #1547 out of 1589 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NBS Bank has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NBS Bank's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to USB and PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, NBS Bank ranks #1547 out of 1589 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places NBS Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 18.41. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Banks company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Banks companies is 18.41, based on 1,589 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on NBS Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 18.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NBS Bank's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -35.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NBS Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NBS Bank (MSW:NBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MWK683.68, compared to a current price of MWK633.49 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -35.62%. NBS Bank's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NBS Bank (MSW:NBS), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -35.62% as of Sep. 13, 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 NBS Bank (MSW:NBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NBS Bank stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MWK633.49 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MWK683.68.
GuruFocus considers NBS Bank to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MSW:NBS:
12-1 Month Momentum %: -35.62%
GF Value™: MWK683.68 vs. price of MWK633.49 (7.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSW:NBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NBS Bank PLC is predominantly involved in commercial banking, covering corporate and retail banking and treasury management. Services offered by the bank include current account, saving account, investment, loans, international trades, and internet banking. The company segments are divided into geographical areas including Northern region, Central region and the Southern region. Its branches are spread across Malawi.
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