Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) Momentum Rank: 7 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:CS3 Close Brothers Group PLC FRA:CS3
58 GF Score
Price €4.92
GF Value €3.96
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What is Close Brothers Group Momentum Rank?

Close Brothers Group FRA:CS3 +1.23% 58 Momentum Rank is 7 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:CS3 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.96. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Close Brothers Group has the Momentum Rank of 7.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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Close Brothers Group Momentum Rank Related Terms

FRA:CS3 vs PNC: Momentum Rank Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Close Brothers Group's Momentum Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Momentum 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.

Close Brothers Group Momentum Rank vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Close Brothers Group's Momentum Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Close Brothers Group's Momentum Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 7 mean?
Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) has a Momentum Rank of 7 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Close Brothers Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Close Brothers Group's Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Close Brothers Group's Momentum Rank too high?
Close Brothers Group's current Momentum Rank of 7 is near 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, Close Brothers Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Close Brothers Group's Momentum Rank compare to PNC?
Close Brothers Group's Momentum Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Close Brothers Group's own Momentum 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 Momentum Rank for a Banks company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Banks industry context. However, Momentum 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Close Brothers Group and its competitors. Close Brothers Group's current Momentum Rank is 7, which is near 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 Close Brothers Group stock overvalued right now?
Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) has a current Momentum Rank of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.96, compared to a current price of €4.92 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Close Brothers Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3), the current Momentum Rank is 7 as of Aug. 19, 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 Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close Brothers Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.92 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.96.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CS3:

  • Momentum Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €3.96 vs. price of €4.92 (24.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Close Brothers Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CBGPY:USACBGl:UKCBG:UK
Address 10 Crown Place, London, GBR, EC2A 4FT
Close Brothers Group PLC is a banking group that provides lending, deposit-taking, and securities trading services. The group mostly offers services to small businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom. Its operating segments are: Commercial, Retail, and Property. Maximum revenue is generated from its Commercial segment, which mainly offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market. The Retail segment provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers, and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates; and the Property segment offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.
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