Santam (NAM:SNM) Peter Lynch Fair Value: R925.75 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 63745% Above Median

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NAM:SNM Santam Ltd NAM:SNM
80 GF Score
Price R397.50
GF Value R469.37
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Santam Peter Lynch Fair Value?

Santam NAM:SNM -0.16% 80 Peter Lynch Fair Value is R925.75 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates NAM:SNM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R469.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Insurance companies, Santam ranks better than 75% on this metric.

Peter Lynch Fair Value applies to growing companies. The ideal range for the growth rate is between 10 - 20% a year. Peter Lynch thinks that the fair P/E value for a growth company equals its growth rate, that is PEG = 1. The earnings here is trailing twelve month (TTM) earnings. For non-bank companies, the growth rate we use is the average growth rate for EBITDA per share over the past 5 years. For Banks, the growth rate we use is the average growth rate for Book Value per share over the past 5 years. If 5-Year Growth Rate is greater than 25% a year, we use 25. If 5-Year Growth Rate is smaller than 5% a year, we do not calculate Peter Lynch Fair Value.

Here, as of today, Santam's PEG is 1. Santam's 5-Year TTM EBITDA Growth Rate is 25. Santam's EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R37.03. Therefore, the Peter Lynch Fair Value for today is R925.75.

As of today (2026-07-16), Santam's share price is R397.50. Santam's Peter Lynch fair value is R925.75. Therefore, Santam's Price to Peter Lynch Fair Value Ratio for today is 0.43.


The historical rank and industry rank for Santam's Peter Lynch Fair Value or its related term are showing as below:

NAM:SNM' s Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 1.45   Max: 2.87
Current: 0.44


During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Peter Lynch Fair Value Ratio of Santam was 2.87. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 1.45.


NAM:SNM's Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value is ranked better than
75% of 156 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.835 vs NAM:SNM: 0.44

Note: Please don't confuse Peter Lynch Fair Value with the value reached in Peter Lynch Chart.


Santam  (NAM:SNM) Peter Lynch Fair Value Explanation

Peter Lynch Fair Value applies to growing companies. The ideal range for the growth rate is between 10 - 20% a year.

Peter Lynch thinks that the fair P/E value for a growth company equals its growth rate, that is PEG = 1. The earnings here is trailing twelve month (TTM) earnings. For non-bank companies, the growth rate we use is the average growth rate for EBITDA per share over the past 5 years. For Banks, the growth rate we use is the average growth rate for Book Value per share over the past 5 years.

Please don't confuse Peter Lynch Fair Value with the value reached in Peter Lynch Chart. In Peter Lynch chart, a fixed P/E ratio of 15 is used to draw the Earnings Line. Therefore the value reached has a P/E ratio of 15. But in Peter Lynch Fair Value calculation, P/E equals to the growth rate of EBITDA per share over the past 5 years, which is 25 instead of 15 in this case.

Santam's Price to Peter Lynch Fair Value Ratio for today is calculated as

Price to Peter Lynch Fair Value=Share Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value
=397.50/925.75
=0.43

* 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.


Santam Peter Lynch Fair Value Related Terms


Santam Peter Lynch Fair Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Santam's Peter Lynch Fair Value 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.

Santam Peter Lynch Fair Value Chart

Santam Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Peter Lynch Fair Value
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Santam Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Peter Lynch Fair Value 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 159.44 0.00 570.51 0.00 924.78

NAM:SNM vs FNF, AXS, FAF: Peter Lynch Fair Value Comparison

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, Santam's Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value 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.


Santam Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Santam's Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Santam's Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value falls into.


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Santam Peter Lynch Fair Value Calculation

Santam's Peter Lynch Fair Value for today is calculated as

Peter Lynch Fair Value=PEG Ratio*5-Year TTM EBITDA Growth Rate***EPS without NRI (TTM)
=1* 25 *37.03
=925.75

For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Santam's EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R37.03.


* 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.

** Please be aware that the 5-Year TTM EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated based on TTM data over the last 5 years. For quarterly reported companies, the TTM data adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months. For companies that report semi-annually, annually, or do not have enough quarterly data, GuruFocus uses the annual data as the TTM data.

If 5-Year Earnings Growth Rate is greater than 25% a year, we use 25.

If 5-Year Earnings Growth Rate is smaller than 5% a year, we do not calculate Peter Lynch Fair Value.

Please note that we use the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share as the growth rate for non-bank companies, as EBITDA growth is subject to less manipulations than net earnings per share. For banks, we use the 5-year average growth rate of Book Value per share as the growth rate. The reason is that EBITDA is not applicable to Banks and Book value is a relative important measurement for Banks. In the calculation, PEG=1 because Peter Lynch thinks that the fair P/E ratio of the growth stock is equal to its earnings growth rate.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Peter Lynch Fair Value →
What does a Peter Lynch Fair Value of R925.75 mean?
Santam (NAM:SNM) has a Peter Lynch Fair Value of R925.75 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Peter Lynch Fair Value is the stock value based on a company's current earnings and five-year earnings growth, assuming a PEG of one. View historical data on Santam and its competitors. This is 63745% above median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Santam's Peter Lynch Fair Value has ranged from 0.43 to 2.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Santam ranks #39 out of 156 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Santam's Peter Lynch Fair Value too high?
Santam's current Peter Lynch Fair Value of R925.75 is 63745% above median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 2.87. Based on the distribution chart, Santam ranks #39 out of 156 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Santam has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santam's Peter Lynch Fair Value compare to FNF and AXS?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Santam ranks #39 out of 156 companies for Peter Lynch Fair Value. This places Santam in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Peter Lynch Fair Value is 0.84. Historically, Santam's own Peter Lynch Fair Value has ranged from 0.43 to 2.87 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 Peter Lynch Fair Value for an Insurance company?
The median Peter Lynch Fair Value among Insurance companies is 0.84, based on 156 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Peter Lynch Fair Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Peter Lynch Fair Value 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 Peter Lynch Fair Value mean?
A high Peter Lynch Fair Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Peter Lynch Fair Value is the stock value based on a company's current earnings and five-year earnings growth, assuming a PEG of one. View historical data on Santam and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Peter Lynch Fair Value is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Santam's current Peter Lynch Fair Value is R925.75, which is 63745% above median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santam stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santam (NAM:SNM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R469.37, compared to a current price of R397.50 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Peter Lynch Fair Value is R925.75, which is 63745% above median its 10-year median of 1.45. Santam's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Peter Lynch Fair Value calculated?
Peter Lynch Fair Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Santam (NAM:SNM), the current Peter Lynch Fair Value is R925.75 as of Jul. 16, 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 Santam (NAM:SNM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santam stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R397.50 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R469.37. GuruFocus considers Santam to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NAM:SNM:

  • Peter Lynch Fair Value: R925.75 (63745% above median its 10-year median of 1.45)
  • GF Value™: R469.37 vs. price of R397.50 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Santam Business Description

Other Exchanges SNT:South Africa
Address 1 Sportica Crescent, PO Box: 3881, Tyger Valley, Bellville, Cape Town, ZAF, 7530
Santam Ltd is a South African general insurance group. The company offers a range of policies against eventualities such as property damage, motor accidents, loss of income, crop losses, and catastrophe events, as well as reinsurance. The company helps mitigate risk to protect and grow financial well-being, and clients' insured losses are paid out of invested premiums.
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R469.37
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