Northwest Bancshares has the GF Score of 56, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Northwest Bancshares
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Northwest Bancshares GF Score Related Terms
FRA:NHS vs SYBT, CLBK, MBIN: GF Score Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Northwest Bancshares's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.
Northwest Bancshares GF Score vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Northwest Bancshares's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northwest Bancshares's GF Score falls into.
Northwest Bancshares (FRA:NHS) has a GF Score of 56 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Northwest Bancshares and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 69.00. Over the past decade, Northwest Bancshares' GF Score has ranged from 22.00 to 81.00.
Is Northwest Bancshares' GF Score too high?
Northwest Bancshares' current GF Score of 56 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 69.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.00 to a high of 81.00. Overall, Northwest Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northwest Bancshares' GF Score compare to SYBT and CLBK?
Northwest Bancshares' GF Score of 56 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Northwest Bancshares' own GF Score has ranged from 22.00 to 81.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Banks company?
A good GF Score depends on the Banks industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Northwest Bancshares and its competitors. Northwest Bancshares's current GF Score is 56, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 69.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northwest Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northwest Bancshares (FRA:NHS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.62, compared to a current price of €12.50 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 56, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 69.00. Northwest Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northwest Bancshares (FRA:NHS), the current GF Score is 56 as of Jul. 06, 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 Northwest Bancshares (FRA:NHS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northwest Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.50 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.62.
GuruFocus considers Northwest Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NHS:
GF Score: 56 (19% below median its 10-year median of 69.00)
GF Value™: €10.62 vs. price of €12.50 (17.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NHS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northwest Bancshares Inc is a stockholding company for Northwest Bank. Northwest Bank is a stock savings bank and a community-oriented financial institution, offering personal and commercial banking solutions, business services, investment management, trust services, and insurance products. It also offers consumer finance loans through a wholly-owned subsidiary. The bank's loan portfolio segment consists of personal banking and Commercial Banking loans. Personal banking includes residential mortgages, home equity loans, and other consumer loans. Commercial Banking loans consist of commercial real estate loans and commercial loans. Net interest income is the company's primary contributor to revenue.
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