Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) Growth Rank: 3 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 50% Above Median

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MSW:STANDARD Standard Bank Malawi PLC MSW:STANDARD
77 GF Score
Price MWK3,995.99
GF Value MWK1,943.36
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Standard Bank Malawi Growth Rank?

Standard Bank Malawi MSW:STANDARD -0.07% 77 Growth Rank is 3 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates MSW:STANDARD with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MWK1,943.36 (Significantly Overvalued).

Standard Bank Malawi has the Growth Rank of 3.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Standard Bank Malawi Growth Rank Related Terms

MSW:STANDARD vs PNC, USB: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Standard Bank Malawi's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth 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.

Standard Bank Malawi Growth Rank vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Standard Bank Malawi's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Standard Bank Malawi's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 3 mean?
Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) has a Growth Rank of 3 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Standard Bank Malawi and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Standard Bank Malawi's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is Standard Bank Malawi's Growth Rank too high?
Standard Bank Malawi's current Growth Rank of 3 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Standard Bank Malawi has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Bank Malawi's Growth Rank compare to PNC and USB?
Standard Bank Malawi's Growth Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Standard Bank Malawi's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 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 Growth Rank for a Banks company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Banks industry context. However, Growth 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Standard Bank Malawi and its competitors. Standard Bank Malawi's current Growth Rank is 3, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Bank Malawi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MWK1,943.36, compared to a current price of MWK3,995.99 — trading 105.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 3, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Standard Bank Malawi's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD), the current Growth Rank is 3 as of Jul. 22, 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 Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Bank Malawi stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MWK3,995.99 is trading 105.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MWK1,943.36. GuruFocus considers Standard Bank Malawi to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MSW:STANDARD:

  • Growth Rank: 3 (50% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: MWK1,943.36 vs. price of MWK3,995.99 (105.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100

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

Standard Bank Malawi Business Description

Address Africa Unity Avenue, P O Box 30380, Standard Bank Centre, Lilongwe, MWI, 3
Standard Bank Malawi PLC provides banking services. Its business operations are divided into three segments Corporate and Investment Banking, Personal and Private Banking, Business and Commercial Banking, and Treasury and Capital Management. Services offered by the company include current accounts, savings, deposits, investment savings products, custody, debit cards, consumer loans, mortgages, internet banking, telephone banking, foreign exchange, commodities, debt securities, and equities trading, among others. Its branches are located across Malawi. The Bank offers its services to individual customers and small to medium-sized enterprises.
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