ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 14.08% (As of Mar. 2026)


NAI:ABSA ABSA Bank Kenya PLC NAI:ABSA
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What is ABSA Bank Kenya ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

ABSA Bank Kenya NAI:ABSA +0.15% 75 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 14.08% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:ABSA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of KES16.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ABSA Bank Kenya's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.56%. ABSA Bank Kenya's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.46. ABSA Bank Kenya's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.08%.


ABSA Bank Kenya ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


ABSA Bank Kenya ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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

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ABSA Bank Kenya ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

ABSA Bank Kenya Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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ABSA Bank Kenya Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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ABSA Bank Kenya ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, ABSA Bank Kenya'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.


ABSA Bank Kenya ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Banks Industry

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

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


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ABSA Bank Kenya ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

ABSA Bank Kenya'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
=24.67% / 1.33
=18.55%

ABSA Bank Kenya'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
=20.56% / 1.46
=14.08%

* 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 14.08% mean?
ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 14.08% 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 ABSA Bank Kenya and its competitors.
Is ABSA Bank Kenya's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
ABSA Bank Kenya's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 14.08%. Overall, ABSA Bank Kenya has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABSA Bank Kenya's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to competitors?
ABSA Bank Kenya's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 14.08% 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 ABSA Bank Kenya and its competitors. ABSA Bank Kenya's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 14.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABSA Bank Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES16.08, compared to a current price of KES32.80 — trading 104% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 14.08%. ABSA Bank Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 14.08% 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 ABSA Bank Kenya (NAI:ABSA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABSA Bank Kenya stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES32.80 is trading 104% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES16.08. GuruFocus considers ABSA Bank Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:ABSA:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 14.08%
  • GF Value™: KES16.08 vs. price of KES32.80 (104% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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


ABSA Bank Kenya Business Description

Address Waiyaki Way, P.O. Box 30120, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
ABSA Bank Kenya PLC is a diversified financial services company offering clients a range of retail, business, corporate and investment, and wealth management solutions. The company's operating segment includes Consumer banking and Corporate banking. It generates maximum revenue from the Consumer Banking segment. The Consumer Banking segment incorporates private customer current accounts, savings, deposits, credit and debit cards, consumer loans, and mortgages. Its Corporate Banking segment includes the business model that centers on delivering specialist investment banking, financing, risk management, and advisory solutions across asset classes to corporates, financial institutions and government clients.
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