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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.
First Busey's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 54.00%
, which is lower than
54.80% for the pervious quarter ended in Mar. 2026.
First Busey's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % for the annual that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%
, which is lower than
61.76% for the pervious year ended in Dec. 2024.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Busey's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % or its related term are showing as below:
BUSE's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Efficiency Overhead Ratio % only.
First Busey (NAS:BUSE) 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.
First Busey Efficiency Overhead Ratio % Related Terms
First Busey Efficiency Overhead Ratio % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Busey'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.
BUSE vs SYBT, MBIN, BANR: Efficiency Overhead Ratio % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Busey'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.
First Busey (NAS:BUSE) 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 54.00% mean?
First Busey (BUSE) has a Efficiency Overhead Ratio % of 54.00% as of Jun. 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 First Busey and its competitors.
Is First Busey's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % too high?
First Busey's current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 54.00%. Overall, First Busey has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Busey's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % compare to SYBT and MBIN?
First Busey's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % of 54.00% 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 First Busey and its competitors. First Busey's current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 54.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Busey stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Busey (BUSE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.91, compared to a current price of $30.10 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 54.00%. First Busey's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 First Busey (BUSE), the current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 54.00% as of Jun. 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 First Busey (BUSE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Busey stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.10 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.91.
GuruFocus considers First Busey to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUSE:
Efficiency Overhead Ratio %: 54.00%
GF Value™: $26.91 vs. price of $30.10 (11.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUSE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Busey Corporation is a financial holding company whose subsidiaries provide retail and commercial banking services, remittance processing, and offer financial products and services with banking centers in Illinois, Missouri, Florida, and Indiana. The company's operations are managed through three operating segments consisting of Banking, FirsTech, and Wealth Management. The banking segment generates a vast majority of its revenue.
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