Nictus (JSE:NCS) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 27.40% (As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:NCS Nictus Ltd JSE:NCS
43 GF Score
Price R2.99
GF Value R1.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nictus ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Nictus JSE:NCS 43 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 27.40% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:NCS with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Nictus's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.18%. Nictus's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.70. Nictus's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.40%.

Nictus ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms

Nictus ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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

* 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.

Nictus ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Nictus Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.45 15.69 32.13 26.75 35.30

Nictus Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 42.30 65.94 16.40 43.38 27.40

JSE:NCS vs CASY, WSM, DKS: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Nictus'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.

Nictus ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nictus's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

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


JSE:NCS
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Nictus ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Nictus's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=24.71% / 0.70
=35.30%

Nictus's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=19.18% / 0.70
=27.40%

* 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 27.40% mean?
Nictus (JSE:NCS) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 27.40% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Nictus and its competitors.
Is Nictus' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Nictus' current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 27.40%. Overall, Nictus has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nictus' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to CASY and WSM?
Nictus' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 27.40% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Nictus and its competitors. Nictus's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 27.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nictus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nictus (JSE:NCS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.17, compared to a current price of R2.99 — trading 155.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 27.40%. Nictus' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 Nictus (JSE:NCS), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 27.40% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Nictus (JSE:NCS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nictus stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R2.99 is trading 155.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.17. GuruFocus considers Nictus to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:NCS:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 27.40%
  • GF Value™: R1.17 vs. price of R2.99 (155.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Nictus Business Description

Address 392 Main Road, Block C, 1st Floor, The Main Straight Office Park, Bryanston, ZAF, 2191
Nictus Ltd operates as a retailer of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics through the Nictus Furnishers brand and a short-term insurer through the Corporate Guarantee brand. The company owns three furniture retail stores located in Makhado, Polokwane and Randburg, South Africa. It operates in two segments namely Furniture segment and Insurance segment provides short-term insurance. Majority of the revenue is derived from the retailing of furniture and other products.
43GF Score

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R2.99
Price
R1.17
GF Value