FirstrandNAM:FST -2.80%85 Dividend Yield % is 5.11% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 4.77. GuruFocus rates NAM:FST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,252 Banks companies, Firstrand ranks better than 77.32% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Firstrand is 5.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Firstrand's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
NAM:FST'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43 Med: 4.77 Max: 8.25
Current: 5.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Firstrand was 8.25%. The lowest was 1.43%. And the median was 4.77%.
NAM:FST's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 77.32% of 1252
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.04
vs NAM:FST: 5.11
During the past 12 months, Firstrand's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Firstrand was 53.10% per year. The lowest was -25.50% per year. And the median was 11.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Firstrand (NAM:FST) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
The historical data trend for Firstrand's Dividend Yield % 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.
NAM:FST vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Firstrand's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.
Firstrand Dividend Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Firstrand's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Firstrand's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Firstrand Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
ZAR 2.590000
2026-03-31
2026-04-02
2026-04-07
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:ZAR 1.000000
ZAR 2.470000
2025-10-06
2025-10-10
2025-10-13
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:ZAR 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Firstrand's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
5.06
/
96.23
=
5.26 %
Current Share Price is R96.23. Firstrand's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is R5.06.
Firstrand's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
5.18
/
96.23
=
5.38 %
Current Share Price is R96.23. Firstrand's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as R2.59 * 2 = R5.18.
* 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.
Firstrand (NAM:FST) has a Dividend Yield % of 5.11% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Firstrand and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.77. Over the past decade, Firstrand's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.43 to 8.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Firstrand ranks #284 out of 1252 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Firstrand's Dividend Yield % too high?
Firstrand's current Dividend Yield % of 5.11% is near median its 10-year median of 4.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 8.25. The Banks industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.04. Firstrand's value of 5.11% is 68.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Firstrand ranks #284 out of 1252 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Firstrand has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Firstrand's Dividend Yield % compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Firstrand ranks #284 out of 1252 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Firstrand in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.04. Firstrand's value of 5.11% is 68.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Firstrand's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.43 to 8.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.77 vs. the industry median of 3.04, Firstrand has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Banks company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Banks companies is 3.04, based on 1,252 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Firstrand's current Dividend Yield % of 5.11% is 68.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Firstrand and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Firstrand's current Dividend Yield % is 5.11%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Firstrand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand (NAM:FST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.35, compared to a current price of R96.23 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 5.11%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.77 and 68.1% above the Banks industry median of 3.04. Firstrand's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Firstrand (NAM:FST), the current Dividend Yield % is 5.11% as of Jun. 24, 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 Firstrand (NAM:FST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R96.23 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.35.
GuruFocus considers Firstrand to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAM:FST:
Dividend Yield %: 5.11% (near median its 10-year median of 4.77)
GF Value™: R84.35 vs. price of R96.23 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.1% above the Banks median (#284 of 1252)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAM:FST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Firstrand Ltd wholly owns FirstRand Bank, a full-service bank providing a comprehensive range of retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking services in South Africa and offers niche products. The bank has three divisions, which are separately branded: First National Bank (FNB), WesBank and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB). The firm's reportable segment includes Retail and commercial segment, Corporate and institutional segment, Centre (including group treasury), Firstrand Bank Normalised, and Normalised adjustments.
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