ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA) GF Value Rank: 5 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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NAI:ABSA ABSA Bank Kenya PLC NAI:ABSA
54 GF Score
Price KES33.40
GF Value KES15.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is ABSA Bank Kenya GF Value Rank?

ABSA Bank Kenya NAI:ABSA -0.30% 54 GF Value Rank is 5 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates NAI:ABSA with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of KES15.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ABSA Bank Kenya has the GF Value Rank of 5.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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ABSA Bank Kenya GF Value Rank Related Terms

ABSA Bank Kenya GF Value Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, ABSA Bank Kenya's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 Bank Kenya GF Value Rank vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, ABSA Bank Kenya's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ABSA Bank Kenya's GF Value Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 5 mean?
ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA) has a GF Value Rank of 5 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on ABSA Bank Kenya and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, ABSA Bank Kenya's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is ABSA Bank Kenya's GF Value Rank too high?
ABSA Bank Kenya's current GF Value Rank of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, ABSA Bank Kenya has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABSA Bank Kenya's GF Value Rank compare to competitors?
ABSA Bank Kenya's GF Value Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, ABSA Bank Kenya's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 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 Value Rank for a Banks company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Banks industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on ABSA Bank Kenya and its competitors. ABSA Bank Kenya's current GF Value Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABSA Bank Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES15.81, compared to a current price of KES33.40 — trading 111.3% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. ABSA Bank Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA), the current GF Value Rank is 5 as of Aug. 09, 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 Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABSA Bank Kenya stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES33.40 is trading 111.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES15.81. GuruFocus considers ABSA Bank Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:ABSA:

  • GF Value Rank: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: KES15.81 vs. price of KES33.40 (111.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

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

ABSA Bank Kenya Business Description

Address Waiyaki Way, P.O. Box 30120, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
ABSA Bank Kenya PLC is a diversified financial services company offering clients a range of retail, business, corporate and investment, and wealth management solutions. The company's operating segment includes Consumer banking and Corporate banking. It generates maximum revenue from the Consumer Banking segment. The Consumer Banking segment incorporates private customer current accounts, savings, deposits, credit and debit cards, consumer loans, and mortgages. Its Corporate Banking segment includes the business model that centers on delivering specialist investment banking, financing, risk management, and advisory solutions across asset classes to corporates, financial institutions and government clients.
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