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SA's Top 20 Companies

20 ABSA





Total score: 53,9 Historic score: 23,7 FM's score: 74

The share price was boosted by news of the Barclays bid, but there was also solid organic performance. Asset growth was beaten only by Standard Bank - impressive, considering that Absa's aged books mean it has to run fast just to stay in the same place. Post-takeover, Absa should be a more well-rounded bank, better at investment banking and with a strong franchise across Africa. Any acquisition carries risk, but the Barclays deal looks set to add much value.




Top 20 companies
  • Grindrod
  • Aspen Pharmacare
  • MTN
  • Edcon
  • Kagiso Media
  • Murray & Roberts
  • BHP Billiton
  • Metair
  • SABMiller
  • Reunert
  • Altech
  • Pick 'n Pay
  • Astrapak
  • Santam
  • PPC
  • Woolworths
  • Standard Bank
  • City Lodge
  • Truworths
  • Absa


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