SLMAF (Sanlam) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 9.71% (As of Dec. 2025)


SLMAF Sanlam Ltd SLMAF
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GF Value $4.47
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What is Sanlam ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Sanlam SLMAF 84 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.71% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SLMAF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.47. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Sanlam's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.65%. Sanlam's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.20. Sanlam's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.71%.

Sanlam ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms

Sanlam ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanlam'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.
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Sanlam ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Sanlam Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.04 11.75 10.67 18.11 13.63

Sanlam Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 10.05 15.13 19.92 15.95 9.71

SLMAF vs AFL, MET, PRU: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Sanlam'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.

Sanlam ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Sanlam's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sanlam ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Sanlam'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
=16.35% / 1.20
=13.63%

Sanlam'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
=11.65% / 1.20
=9.71%

* 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 9.71% mean?
Sanlam (SLMAF) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 9.71% 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 Sanlam and its competitors.
Is Sanlam's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Sanlam's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.71%. Overall, Sanlam has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanlam's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to AFL and MET?
Sanlam's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 9.71% can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 an Insurance company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Insurance 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 Sanlam and its competitors. Sanlam's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanlam stock overvalued right now?
Sanlam (SLMAF) has a current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 9.71%. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.47, compared to a current price of $3.48 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.71%. Sanlam's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Sanlam (SLMAF), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.71% 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 Sanlam (SLMAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanlam stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.48 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.47.

Key valuation signals for SLMAF:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 9.71%
  • GF Value™: $4.47 vs. price of $3.48 (22.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Sanlam Business Description

Address 2 Strand Road, Bellville, ZAF, 7530
Sanlam Ltd sells insurance products and provides investment and wealth management services. Its operating segments include Sanlam Life and Savings, Pan-Africa, Asia, Sanlam Investments, and Santam. It operates in South Africa, Pan-Africa, Asia, and International.
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