BWFG (Bankwell Financial Group) Efficiency Overhead Ratio %: 55.80% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Bankwell Financial Group Efficiency Overhead Ratio %?

Bankwell Financial Group BWFG +0.21% 60 Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 55.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BWFG with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Efficiency Overhead Ratio % for banks is non-interest expenses divided by revenue. It helps show how well banks control their overhead expenses. A lower Efficiency Overhead Ratio suggests that the bank is operating better.

Bankwell Financial Group's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.80% , which is higher than 50.80% for the pervious quarter ended in Dec. 2025.

Bankwell Financial Group's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % for the annual that ended in Dec. 2025 was 54.10% , which is lower than 57.90% for the pervious year ended in Dec. 2024.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bankwell Financial Group's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % or its related term are showing as below:

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Bankwell Financial Group  (NAS:BWFG) Efficiency Overhead Ratio % Explanation

Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is typically used to analyze how well a company uses its assets and liabilities. It typically calculates the turnover of receivables, the repayment of liabilities, etc. In the banking industry, Efficiency Overhead Ratio % specifically refers to non-interest expenses divided by revenue. This ratio shows how well banks control their overhead expenses and allows analysts to assess their performance.

An Efficiency Overhead Ratio lower than 50% is considered to be optimal. If the Efficiency Overhead Ratio decreases, it means the bank’s expenses are decreasing and revenues are increasing, suggesting the bank is operating better.


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Bankwell Financial Group Efficiency Overhead Ratio % Historical Data

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BWFG vs PDLB, COFS, OBT: Efficiency Overhead Ratio % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bankwell Financial Group's Efficiency Overhead Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Efficiency Overhead Ratio % 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.

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Bankwell Financial Group  (NAS:BWFG) Efficiency Overhead Ratio % Calculation

Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is calculated as

Efficiency Overhead Ratio %=Non-interest Expenses / Revenue

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Efficiency Overhead Ratio % of 55.80% mean?
Bankwell Financial Group (BWFG) has a Efficiency Overhead Ratio % of 55.80% as of Mar. 2026. Efficiency Overhead Ratio for banks is non-interest expenses divided by revenue. It helps show how well banks control their overhead expenses. View historical data on Bankwell Financial Group and its competitors.
Is Bankwell Financial Group's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % too high?
Bankwell Financial Group's current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 55.80%. Overall, Bankwell Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bankwell Financial Group's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % compare to PDLB and COFS?
Bankwell Financial Group's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % of 55.80% 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 Efficiency Overhead Ratio % for a Banks company?
A good Efficiency Overhead Ratio % depends on the Banks industry context. However, Efficiency Overhead Ratio % 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 Efficiency Overhead Ratio % mean?
A high Efficiency Overhead Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Efficiency Overhead Ratio for banks is non-interest expenses divided by revenue. It helps show how well banks control their overhead expenses. View historical data on Bankwell Financial Group and its competitors. Bankwell Financial Group's current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 55.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bankwell Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bankwell Financial Group (BWFG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.39, compared to a current price of $66.92 — trading 57.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 55.80%. Bankwell Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Efficiency Overhead Ratio % calculated?
Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bankwell Financial Group (BWFG), the current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 55.80% 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 Bankwell Financial Group (BWFG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bankwell Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $66.92 is trading 57.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.39. GuruFocus considers Bankwell Financial Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BWFG:

  • Efficiency Overhead Ratio %: 55.80%
  • GF Value™: $42.39 vs. price of $66.92 (57.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Bankwell Financial Group Business Description

Address 258 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT, USA, 06840
Bankwell Financial Group Inc is a bank holding company, engaged in providing financial products and services. It offers products related to commercial lending, retail lending, depository services, and others. The bank's commercial lending products includes owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, commercial real estate investment loans, commercial loans to small and mid-sized businesses and real estate construction and development loans. The retail lending products include residential mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, and consumer installment loans. Its depository products include checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, noninterest-bearing demand, and time deposits.
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