NBS Bank (MSW:NBS) Preferred Stock: MWK0 Mil (As of Jun. 2025)

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MSW:NBS NBS Bank PLC MSW:NBS
78 GF Score
Price MWK689.87
GF Value MWK443.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is NBS Bank Preferred Stock?

NBS Bank MSW:NBS 78 Preferred Stock is MWK0 Mil as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates MSW:NBS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of MWK443.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Preferred stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. NBS Bank's preferred stock for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was MWK0 Mil.

The market value of preferred stock needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of Enterprise Value. NBS Bank's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was MWK1,933,587 Mil.

In the calculation of book value, the par value of preferred stocks needs to subtracted from total equity. NBS Bank's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was MWK55.95.

Dividends paid to preferred stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of Earnings per Share (Diluted). NBS Bank's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was MWK25.16.


NBS Bank  (MSW:NBS) Preferred Stock Explanation

When a company needs capital but does not wish to issue debt, they may sell preferred stocks to investors.

For instance, during the financial crisis of 2008, Goldman Sachs (GS) issued a combination of preferred stock and common stock options for $5 billion of capital to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B). In this deal, Berkshire Hathaway paid $5 billion for 10% cumulative perpetual preferred stock and warrants to buy 43.5 million shares of Goldman Sachs at $115 a share. Goldman Sachs bought back the preferred in 2010. Guess how much money Warren Buffett made in this deal in two years? Read How Much Did Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Make on Its Goldman Sachs (GS) Preferred Stock?

1. The market value of Preferred Stocks needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of enterprise value.

NBS Bank's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

2. In the calculation of Book Value, the par value of Preferred Stocks needs to subtracted from total equity.

NBS Bank's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

3. Dividends paid to Preferred Stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of earnings per share.

NBS Bank's Earnings per Share (Diluted) (EPS) for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

* 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.


NBS Bank Preferred Stock Related Terms


NBS Bank Preferred Stock Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NBS Bank's Preferred Stock 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.

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NBS Bank Preferred Stock Calculation

Preferred Stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. It is generally considered a hybrid instrument. Preferred stock is senior to common stock, but is subordinate to bonds in terms of claim or rights to their share of the assets of the company.

Preferred stock has priority over common stock in the payment of dividends and any payments received when a company liquidates.

Preferred stock comes in many forms. It can be:


Convertible or Non-Convertible
Cumulative or Non-Cumulative
Voting or Non-Voting
Callable or Non-Callable
Maturity Date or No Maturity Date

A preferred stock without a maturity date is called a perpetual preferred stock. These are relatively rare. A good example of perpetual preferred stock is the many series of Public Storage (PSA) preferred shares that trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Before investing in preferred stock, it is important to know which of the above groups the stock belongs to. Is it convertible or non-convertible? Are dividends cumulative or non-cumulative?

It is also critical that an investor knows what bonds the company has in front of the preferred stock. Bondholders get paid first. So the decision to buy a preferred stock can be similar to the decision to buy a bond. But, remember, the preferred stock of a company with bonds is junior to those bonds.

Unless a preferred stock is convertible, the upside in a preferred stock investment is more limited than in a common stock investment. If a company doubles its earnings, it is usually under no more obligation to double the dividends paid to preferred shareholders than it is to double the interest paid to its bankers and bondholders.So preferred stock is very different from common stock.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Preferred Stock →
What does a Preferred Stock of MWK0 Mil mean?
NBS Bank (MSW:NBS) has a Preferred Stock of MWK0 Mil as of Jun. 2025. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on NBS Bank and its competitors.
Is NBS Bank's Preferred Stock too high?
NBS Bank's current Preferred Stock is MWK0 Mil. Overall, NBS Bank has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NBS Bank's Preferred Stock compare to PNC and USB?
NBS Bank's Preferred Stock of MWK0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Preferred Stock for a Banks company?
A good Preferred Stock depends on the Banks industry context. However, Preferred Stock 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 Preferred Stock mean?
A high Preferred Stock can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on NBS Bank and its competitors. NBS Bank's current Preferred Stock is MWK0 Mil. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MWK443.77, compared to a current price of MWK689.87 — trading 55.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Preferred Stock is MWK0 Mil. NBS Bank's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Preferred Stock calculated?
Preferred Stock is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NBS Bank (MSW:NBS), the current Preferred Stock is MWK0 Mil as of Jun. 2025. 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 overvalued. The current stock price of MWK689.87 is trading 55.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MWK443.77. GuruFocus considers NBS Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MSW:NBS:

  • Preferred Stock: MWK0 Mil
  • GF Value™: MWK443.77 vs. price of MWK689.87 (55.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Address Corner Chipembere Highway & Johnstone Roads, NBS House, PO Box 32251, Chichiri, Ginnery Corner, Blantyre 3, Blantyre, MWI
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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