Firstrand (NAM:FST) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: % (As of Dec. 2025)


NAM:FST Firstrand Ltd NAM:FST
85 GF Score
Price R96.23
GF Value R84.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Firstrand ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Firstrand NAM:FST -2.80% 85 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAM:FST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 47 Banks companies, Firstrand ranks worse than 2127657.45% on this metric.

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

NAM:FST
85GF Score
Firstrand Ltd NAM:FST
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What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % mean?
Firstrand (NAM:FST) 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 Firstrand and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Firstrand ranks #999999 out of 47 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Firstrand's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Firstrand's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Based on the distribution chart, Firstrand ranks #999999 out of 47 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Firstrand has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Firstrand's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Firstrand ranks #999999 out of 47 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Firstrand in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 70.66. 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 70.66, based on 47 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 Firstrand and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 70.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Firstrand'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 Firstrand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand (NAM:FST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.35, compared to a current price of R96.23 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Firstrand's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs 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 Firstrand (NAM:FST), 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 Firstrand (NAM:FST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R96.23 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.35. GuruFocus considers Firstrand to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAM:FST:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: %
  • GF Value™: R84.35 vs. price of R96.23 (14.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Firstrand Business Description

Address Corner Fredman Drive and Rivonia Road, 4 Merchant Place, C Low, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Firstrand Ltd wholly owns FirstRand Bank, a full-service bank providing a comprehensive range of retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking services in South Africa and offers niche products. The bank has three divisions, which are separately branded: First National Bank (FNB), WesBank and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB). The firm's reportable segment includes Retail and commercial segment, Corporate and institutional segment, Centre (including group treasury), Firstrand Bank Normalised, and Normalised adjustments.
85GF Score

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