` Comparison: CS3, SBK - Alpha Spread

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Over the past 12 months, CS3 has significantly outperformed SBK, delivering a return of +106% compared to the SBK's +25% growth.

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Valuation Comparison

CS3 Intrinsic Value
10.09 EUR
Undervaluation 44%
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SBK Intrinsic Value
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Close Brothers Group PLC
DUS:CS3
5.6 EUR
S
Standard Bank Group Ltd
JSE:SBK
28 226 Zac
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Growth Comparison

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Profitability Comparison

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Gross Margin

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Standard Bank Group Ltd
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Operating Margin

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Standard Bank Group Ltd
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Net Margin

CS3
-9.9%
SBK
17.6%

FCF Margin

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LTM 3Y Avg 5Y Avg 10Y Avg
Close Brothers Group PLC
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Standard Bank Group Ltd
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ROE

CS3
-4.4%
SBK
16.8%

ROA

CS3
-0.6%
SBK
1.4%

ROIC

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Standard Bank Group Ltd
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