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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.
SLM's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.60%
, which is lower than
34.60% for the pervious quarter ended in Dec. 2025.
SLM's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % for the annual that ended in Dec. 2025 was 33.20%
, which is higher than
0.00% for the pervious year ended in Dec. 2024.
The historical rank and industry rank for SLM's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % or its related term are showing as below:
SLM's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is not ranked *
in the Credit Services industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Efficiency Overhead Ratio % only.
SLM (NAS:SLM) 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.
SLM Efficiency Overhead Ratio % Related Terms
SLM Efficiency Overhead Ratio % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SLM's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % 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.
SLM vs NNI, BFH, SEZL: Efficiency Overhead Ratio % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, SLM'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.
SLM (NAS:SLM) 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 30.60% mean?
SLM (SLM) has a Efficiency Overhead Ratio % of 30.60% 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 SLM and its competitors.
Is SLM's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % too high?
SLM's current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 30.60%. Overall, SLM has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SLM's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % compare to NNI and BFH?
SLM's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % of 30.60% can be compared against companies in the Credit Services 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 Credit Services company?
A good Efficiency Overhead Ratio % depends on the Credit Services 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 SLM and its competitors. SLM's current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 30.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SLM stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLM (SLM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.49, compared to a current price of $25.34 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 30.60%. SLM's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 SLM (SLM), the current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 30.60% 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 SLM (SLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLM stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.34 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.49.
GuruFocus considers SLM to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SLM:
Efficiency Overhead Ratio %: 30.60%
GF Value™: $23.49 vs. price of $25.34 (7.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SLM Corp is an education solutions company. Its business is to originate and service loans to students and their families to finance the cost of their education. The term' Private Education Loans to mean education loans to students or their families that are not made, insured, or guaranteed by any state or federal government.
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