FDH Bank (MSW:FDHB) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of . 20) — 150% Above Median

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MSW:FDHB FDH Bank PLC MSW:FDHB
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What is FDH Bank Profitability Rank?

FDH Bank MSW:FDHB -0.01% 46 Profitability Rank is 5 as of . 20, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates MSW:FDHB with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

FDH Bank has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

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


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MSW:FDHB vs : Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, FDH Bank'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.


FDH Bank Profitability Rank vs Banks Industry

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

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


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FDH Bank 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.

FDH Bank has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

FDH Bank'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

FDH Bank 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 5 mean?
FDH Bank (MSW:FDHB) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of . 20. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on FDH Bank and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, FDH Bank's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00.
Is FDH Bank's Profitability Rank too high?
FDH Bank's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 150% 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 5.00. Overall, FDH Bank has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FDH Bank's Profitability Rank compare to ?
FDH Bank's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, FDH Bank's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00 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 FDH Bank and its competitors. FDH Bank's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 150% 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 FDH Bank stock overvalued right now?
FDH Bank (MSW:FDHB) has a current Profitability Rank of 5. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. FDH Bank's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 warning signs 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 FDH Bank (MSW:FDHB), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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.

FDH Bank Business Description

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Address 8 Victoria Avenue North, Umoyo House, P.O. Box 512, Upper Ground Floor, Blantyre, MWI
FDH Bank PLC offers commercial banking services. The bank offers digital banking, loans, asset finance, and other related services. The group has four main operating business segments: Personal and Business Banking, which provides banking products and credit facilities to individuals and SMEs; Corporate and Institutional Banking, which provides lending, transaction banking, and related services to corporate clients and institutions; Treasury and Investment Banking, which includes investment portfolio management, treasury activities, and advisory services; and Global Markets and Trade Finance, which focuses on foreign exchange trading, trade finance, and related financial services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Treasury and Investment Banking segment.
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