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Independent Bank has the GF Score of 64, 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 Independent Bank
might have
Poor future performance potential.
Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.
Independent Bank (NAS:IBCP) GF Score Explanation
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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Independent Bank GF Score Related Terms
IBCP vs HBIA, SHBI, CARE: GF Score Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Independent Bank'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.
Independent Bank GF Score vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Independent Bank's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Independent Bank's GF Score falls into.
Independent Bank (IBCP) has a GF Score of 64 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Independent Bank and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 74.00. Over the past decade, Independent Bank's GF Score has ranged from 64.00 to 86.00.
Is Independent Bank's GF Score too high?
Independent Bank's current GF Score of 64 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 74.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.00 to a high of 86.00. Overall, Independent Bank has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Independent Bank's GF Score compare to HBIA and SHBI?
Independent Bank's GF Score of 64 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Independent Bank's own GF Score has ranged from 64.00 to 86.00 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 Independent Bank and its competitors. Independent Bank's current GF Score is 64, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 74.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Independent Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independent Bank (IBCP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.29, compared to a current price of $37.56 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 64, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 74.00. Independent Bank's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Independent Bank (IBCP), the current GF Score is 64 as of Jul. 28, 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 Independent Bank (IBCP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independent Bank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.56 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.29.
GuruFocus considers Independent Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IBCP:
GF Score: 64 (14% below median its 10-year median of 74.00)
GF Value™: $32.29 vs. price of $37.56 (16.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IBCP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Independent Bank Corp. operates as a commercial bank. It offers a broad range of banking services to individuals and businesses, including checking and savings accounts, commercial lending, direct and indirect consumer financing, mortgage lending, and safe deposit box services. It also provides internet and mobile banking capabilities to its customers. The firm's principal markets are the rural and suburban communities across Lower Michigan. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Interest and fees on loans.
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