Equity Group Holdings (NAI:EQTY) GF Value Rank: 9 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 29% Above Median

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NAI:EQTY Equity Group Holdings Ltd NAI:EQTY
89 GF Score
Price KES93.25
GF Value KES57.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Equity Group Holdings GF Value Rank?

Equity Group Holdings NAI:EQTY +0.27% 89 GF Value Rank is 9 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates NAI:EQTY with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of KES57.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Equity Group Holdings has the GF Value Rank of 9.

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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Equity Group Holdings GF Value Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Equity Group Holdings'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.


Equity Group Holdings GF Value Rank vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Equity Group Holdings's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Equity Group Holdings'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 9 mean?
Equity Group Holdings (NAI:EQTY) has a GF Value Rank of 9 as of Aug. 21, 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 Equity Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Equity Group Holdings' GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Equity Group Holdings' GF Value Rank too high?
Equity Group Holdings' current GF Value Rank of 9 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Equity Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equity Group Holdings' GF Value Rank compare to competitors?
Equity Group Holdings' GF Value Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Equity Group Holdings' 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 Equity Group Holdings and its competitors. Equity Group Holdings's current GF Value Rank is 9, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equity Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equity Group Holdings (NAI:EQTY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES57.53, compared to a current price of KES93.25 — trading 62.1% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 9, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Equity Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 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 Equity Group Holdings (NAI:EQTY), the current GF Value Rank is 9 as of Aug. 21, 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 Equity Group Holdings (NAI:EQTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equity Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES93.25 is trading 62.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES57.53. GuruFocus considers Equity Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:EQTY:

  • GF Value Rank: 9 (29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: KES57.53 vs. price of KES93.25 (62.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Equity Group Holdings Business Description

Address Hospital Road, Upper Hill, 9th Floor, P.O.Box 75104, Equity Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00200
Equity Group Holdings Ltd offers banking and financial services in Kenya. The company offers retail banking, microfinance, and related services. It operates in six geographical markets: Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The consumer business line focuses on salaried customers or customers receiving other regular remittances, such as pensions. The majority of the firm's revenue is derived from Kenya. The firm offers Equity loans, Farm inputs, Mortgage loans, Asset finance loans, Trade finance, Development loans, and Business loans.
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