Zambia National Commercial Bank (LUS:ZNCO) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 12.60% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LUS:ZNCO Zambia National Commercial Bank PLC LUS:ZNCO
71 GF Score
Price ZMW9.53
GF Value ZMW6.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Zambia National Commercial Bank ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Zambia National Commercial Bank LUS:ZNCO 71 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 12.60% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LUS:ZNCO with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ZMW6.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Zambia National Commercial Bank's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.32%. Zambia National Commercial Bank's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.01. Zambia National Commercial Bank's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.60%.


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Zambia National Commercial Bank ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zambia National Commercial Bank's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Zambia National Commercial Bank ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Zambia National Commercial Bank Annual Data
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ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Zambia National Commercial Bank Quarterly Data
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LUS:ZNCO vs PNC, USB: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Zambia National Commercial Bank'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.


Zambia National Commercial Bank ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Zambia National Commercial Bank's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zambia National Commercial Bank's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Zambia National Commercial Bank ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Zambia National Commercial Bank'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
=32.61% / 1.26
=25.88%

Zambia National Commercial Bank'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
=25.32% / 2.01
=12.60%

* 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 12.60% mean?
Zambia National Commercial Bank (LUS:ZNCO) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 12.60% 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 Zambia National Commercial Bank and its competitors.
Is Zambia National Commercial Bank's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Zambia National Commercial Bank's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 12.60%. Overall, Zambia National Commercial Bank has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambia National Commercial Bank's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to PNC and USB?
Zambia National Commercial Bank's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 12.60% can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Banks 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 Zambia National Commercial Bank and its competitors. Zambia National Commercial Bank's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 12.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zambia National Commercial Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zambia National Commercial Bank (LUS:ZNCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ZMW6.07, compared to a current price of ZMW9.53 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 12.60%. Zambia National Commercial Bank's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Zambia National Commercial Bank (LUS:ZNCO), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 12.60% 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 Zambia National Commercial Bank (LUS:ZNCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zambia National Commercial Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ZMW9.53 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of ZMW6.07. GuruFocus considers Zambia National Commercial Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LUS:ZNCO:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 12.60%
  • GF Value™: ZMW6.07 vs. price of ZMW9.53 (57% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Zambia National Commercial Bank Business Description

Address Cairo Road, Plot 2118 - 2121, P.O Box 33611, Lusaka, ZMB
Zambia National Commercial Bank PLC offers commercial banking services. Its principal activities include: the provision of retail, commercial Banking and related services to the general public, the provision of payment and technology solutions through the Digital Shared Services Limited (DSSL), and offering tailored insurance and risk advisory services. The company's segments include: Corporate Banking, Business Banking, Retail Banking, Digital Banking, and Treasury Management. The majority of revenue is derived from the Corporate banking segment, which provides corporate and investment banking solutions that incorporate direct debit facilities, deposit products, overdrafts, loans and other credit facilities and foreign currency solutions.
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