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Absa GroupJSE:ABG -0.37%78 PS Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.60. GuruFocus rates JSE:ABG with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of R194.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,517 Banks companies, Absa Group ranks better than 82.86% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Absa Group's share price is R215.49.
Absa Group's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R137.53. Hence, Absa Group's PS Ratio for today is 1.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Absa Group's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ABG'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 1.6 Max: 2.34
Current: 1.56
During the past 13 years, Absa Group's highest PS Ratio was 2.34. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.60.
JSE:ABG's PS Ratio is ranked better than 82.86% of 1517
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs JSE:ABG: 1.56
Absa Group Ltd has shown predictable revenue and earnings growth.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Absa Group was 4.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Absa Group's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 24.60% per year. The lowest was -0.30% per year. And the median was 5.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Absa Group (JSE:ABG) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Absa Group PS Ratio Related Terms
Absa Group PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Absa Group's PS Ratio 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Absa Group's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio 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.
Absa Group PS Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Absa Group's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Absa Group's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Absa Group's Share Price of today is R215.49.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Absa Group's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R137.53.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Absa Group (JSE:ABG) has a PS Ratio of 1.57 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Absa Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.60. Over the past decade, Absa Group's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Absa Group ranks #260 out of 1517 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Absa Group's PS Ratio too high?
Absa Group's current PS Ratio of 1.57 is near median its 10-year median of 1.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 2.34. The Banks industry median PS Ratio is 3.02. Absa Group's value of 1.57 is 48% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Absa Group ranks #260 out of 1517 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Absa Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Absa Group's PS Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Absa Group ranks #260 out of 1517 companies for PS Ratio. This places Absa Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PS Ratio is 3.02. Absa Group's value of 1.57 is 48% below this benchmark. Historically, Absa Group's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.60 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Absa Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PS Ratio for a Banks company?
The median PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.02, based on 1,517 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Absa Group's current PS Ratio of 1.57 is 48% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Absa Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PS Ratio is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Absa Group's current PS Ratio is 1.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Absa Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Absa Group (JSE:ABG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R194.34, compared to a current price of R215.49 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 1.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.60 and 48% below the Banks industry median of 3.02. Absa Group'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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Absa Group (JSE:ABG), the current PS Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 15, 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 Absa Group (JSE:ABG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Absa Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R215.49 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R194.34.
GuruFocus considers Absa Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ABG:
PS Ratio: 1.57 (near median its 10-year median of 1.60)
GF Value™: R194.34 vs. price of R215.49 (10.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48% below the Banks median (#260 of 1517)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ABG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Absa Group Ltd is a financial services company that has two main business segments: Personal and Private Banking offers a comprehensive range of product and services to the retail consumer segments. Customers are served through an extensive integrated channel network across physical and virtual points of presence, including partnerships, and more increasingly through digital. and Business Banking consists of business units and associated products where a designated client relationship exists. The business provides customers with a single relationship manager, supported by a team of specialists, rather than multiple touchpoints within the Group. Majority of the revenue is earn from Personal and Private Banking.
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