Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -30.31% (As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:BRN Brimstone Investment Corp Ltd JSE:BRN
39 GF Score
Price R5.65
GF Value R0.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Brimstone Investment ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Brimstone Investment JSE:BRN 39 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -30.31% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:BRN with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Brimstone Investment's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -12.73%. Brimstone Investment's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.42. Brimstone Investment's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -30.31%.


Brimstone Investment ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Brimstone Investment ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brimstone Investment's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Brimstone Investment ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Brimstone Investment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Brimstone Investment Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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JSE:BRN vs KHC, GIS, HRL: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Brimstone Investment's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.


Brimstone Investment ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Brimstone Investment's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brimstone Investment's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


JSE:BRN
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Brimstone Investment ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Brimstone Investment's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=1.40% / 0.42
=3.33%

Brimstone Investment's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-12.73% / 0.42
=-30.31%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -30.31% mean?
Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -30.31% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Brimstone Investment and its competitors.
Is Brimstone Investment's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Brimstone Investment's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -30.31%. Overall, Brimstone Investment has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brimstone Investment's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to KHC and GIS?
Brimstone Investment's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -30.31% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Brimstone Investment and its competitors. Brimstone Investment's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -30.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brimstone Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.42, compared to a current price of R5.65 — trading 1245.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -30.31%. Brimstone Investment's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -30.31% 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 Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brimstone Investment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R5.65 is trading 1245.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.42. GuruFocus considers Brimstone Investment to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BRN:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -30.31%
  • GF Value™: R0.42 vs. price of R5.65 (1245.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Brimstone Investment Business Description

Other Exchanges BRT:South Africa
Address 1 Mariendahl Lane, Boundary Terraces, 1st Floor, Slade House, PO Box 44580, Newlands, GT, ZAF, 7700
Brimstone Investment Corp Ltd is an investment holding company. The company invests in various sectors, including food, financial services, healthcare, clothing, and others. The primary business segments of the Group are Food and Investments. The company generates maximum revenue from the Investment segment. Geographically, the company operates in South Africa, which derives maximum revenue; Australia; Europe; and Other Markets.
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R5.65
Price
R0.42
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