Absa Group (JSE:ABG) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: % (As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:ABG Absa Group Ltd JSE:ABG
77 GF Score
Price R219.37
GF Value R194.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Absa Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Absa Group JSE:ABG +1.27% 77 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:ABG with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R194.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 46 Banks companies, Absa Group ranks worse than 2173910.87% on this metric.

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

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What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % mean?
Absa Group (JSE:ABG) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Absa Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Absa Group ranks #999999 out of 46 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Absa Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Absa Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Based on the distribution chart, Absa Group ranks #999999 out of 46 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Absa Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Absa Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Absa Group ranks #999999 out of 46 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Absa Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.39. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Banks company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Banks companies is 63.39, based on 46 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Absa Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Absa Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Absa Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Absa Group (JSE:ABG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R194.38, compared to a current price of R219.37 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Absa Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Absa Group (JSE:ABG), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % as of Dec. 2025. 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 Absa Group (JSE:ABG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Absa Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R219.37 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R194.38. GuruFocus considers Absa Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:ABG:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: %
  • GF Value™: R194.38 vs. price of R219.37 (12.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Absa Group Business Description

Other Exchanges AGRPY:USAAU61:Germany
Address 15 Troye Street, PO Box 7735, 7th Floor, Absa Towers West, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2000
Absa Group Ltd is a financial services company that has two main business segments: Personal and Private Banking offers a comprehensive range of product and services to the retail consumer segments. Customers are served through an extensive integrated channel network across physical and virtual points of presence, including partnerships, and more increasingly through digital. and Business Banking consists of business units and associated products where a designated client relationship exists. The business provides customers with a single relationship manager, supported by a team of specialists, rather than multiple touchpoints within the Group. Majority of the revenue is earn from Personal and Private Banking.
77GF Score

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