Absa Bank Botswana (BOT:ABSA) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of . 20) — 200% Above Median

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What is Absa Bank Botswana Profitability Rank?

Absa Bank Botswana BOT:ABSA +0.26% 40 Profitability Rank is 3 as of . 20, which is 200% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates BOT:ABSA with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Absa Bank Botswana has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Absa Bank Botswana's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in . 20 was %. As of today, Absa Bank Botswana's Piotroski F-Score is 9999.


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BOT:ABSA vs : Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Absa Bank Botswana's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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 Botswana Profitability Rank vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Absa Bank Botswana's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Absa Bank Botswana's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Absa Bank Botswana Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Absa Bank Botswana has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Absa Bank Botswana's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: . 20 ) / Revenue (Q: . 20 )
= /
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* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Absa Bank Botswana has an F-score of 9999. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
Absa Bank Botswana (BOT:ABSA) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of . 20. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Absa Bank Botswana and its competitors. This is 200% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Absa Bank Botswana's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is Absa Bank Botswana's Profitability Rank too high?
Absa Bank Botswana's current Profitability Rank of 3 is 200% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Absa Bank Botswana has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Absa Bank Botswana's Profitability Rank compare to ?
Absa Bank Botswana's Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Absa Bank Botswana's own Profitability 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 Profitability Rank for a Banks company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Banks industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Absa Bank Botswana and its competitors. Absa Bank Botswana's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 200% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Absa Bank Botswana stock overvalued right now?
Absa Bank Botswana (BOT:ABSA) has a current Profitability Rank of 3. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 200% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Absa Bank Botswana's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Absa Bank Botswana (BOT:ABSA), the current Profitability Rank is 3 as of . 20. 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.

Absa Bank Botswana Business Description

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Address 5th Floor, Building 4, Prime Plaza, Central Business District, Plot 74358, PO Box 478, Gaborone, BWA
Absa Bank Botswana Ltd is a commercial bank operating in Botswana. The company offers a range of retail, business, corporate and investment, and wealth management solutions. Its segments include Corporate and Investment Banking, Retail Business Banking and Others, and Islamic banking.
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