CBSH (Commerce Bancshares) Efficiency Overhead Ratio %: 60.00% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CBSH Commerce Bancshares Inc CBSH
78 GF Score
Price $59.38
GF Value $58.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Commerce Bancshares Efficiency Overhead Ratio %?

Commerce Bancshares CBSH +2.08% 78 Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 60.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CBSH with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 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.

Commerce Bancshares's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.00% , which is higher than 56.23% for the pervious quarter ended in Dec. 2025.

Commerce Bancshares's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % for the annual that ended in Dec. 2025 was 55.47% , which is lower than 57.37% for the pervious year ended in Dec. 2024.

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

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Commerce Bancshares  (NAS:CBSH) 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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Commerce Bancshares Efficiency Overhead Ratio % Historical Data

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CBSH vs BOKF, VLY, WAL: Efficiency Overhead Ratio % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Commerce Bancshares'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.

CBSH
78GF Score
Commerce Bancshares Inc CBSH
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Commerce Bancshares  (NAS:CBSH) 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 60.00% mean?
Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) has a Efficiency Overhead Ratio % of 60.00% 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 Commerce Bancshares and its competitors.
Is Commerce Bancshares' Efficiency Overhead Ratio % too high?
Commerce Bancshares' current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 60.00%. Overall, Commerce Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Commerce Bancshares' Efficiency Overhead Ratio % compare to BOKF and VLY?
Commerce Bancshares' Efficiency Overhead Ratio % of 60.00% 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 Commerce Bancshares and its competitors. Commerce Bancshares's current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 60.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Commerce Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.38, compared to a current price of $59.38 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 60.00%. Commerce Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 Commerce Bancshares (CBSH), the current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 60.00% 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 Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commerce Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $59.38 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $58.38. GuruFocus considers Commerce Bancshares to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CBSH:

  • Efficiency Overhead Ratio %: 60.00%
  • GF Value™: $58.38 vs. price of $59.38 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Commerce Bancshares Business Description

Address 1000 Walnut, Kansas City, MO, USA, 64106
Commerce Bancshares Inc operates as the bank holding company for Commerce Bank. The bank is engaged in the general banking business, providing a broad range of retail, mortgage banking, corporate, investment, trust, and asset management products and services to individuals, businesses, and municipalities. The company has three reportable segments. The Commercial segment provides lending, leasing, deposit, payment, and cash management services to business and government customers. The Retail Banking segment offers consumer deposits, consumer lending, mortgage banking, and debit and credit card services through its branch network. The Wealth segment provides trust, estate planning, brokerage, and investment management services to individual and institutional clients.
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